On 13th of June 2017, the Hon Bruce Atkinson MLC, president of the Victoria Legislative Council, accompanied by Michael Guo, the CEO of Australia International Trade Association, entertained the delegation from Gansu Provincial Art&Culture delegation headed by Ou Yangjian, president of the upper house (former Deputy Minister for China Central Government in charge of Culture). President Bruce hospitably received the members of the delegations and exchanged ideas with them in Art and Culture areas. During the meeting, representatives of the two countries also exchanged views on the upcoming events in Gansu and Melbourne, ·Lanzhou Trade Fair at Lanzhou, Gansu province in July ·China Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Expo 2017 in August. ·Australasia China Cities Summit & Business Forum China as Guest Nation at Royal Melbourne Show in Sep and Oct. With China steering a massive project to build infrastructure and increase Trade between Australia and China. These events aim to foster understanding and exchanges among people in the region. The two side also discussed the opportunities in the future. Fiona Poletti Manager of Arts Centre Melbourne Kristoff Clark,Manager of Create NSW Ann Campton of Department of Communications and the Arts Ruth Barker,Creative VIC Also received the delegation and agreed that Australia international Trade Association is a good platform, which plays a very important and positive role in the exchanges in diverse areas between China and Australia. If you would like to get involved the future events organized by Australia international Trade Association, Please express your interest to project@aita.com.cn with Mary Wang