Since 2012, Australia Consulate General has supported Hangzhou Public Library through donations of Australian magazine subscriptions for its Australian Friendship Collection. In 2016 Australia Consulate General expanded the library’s Australian collection to include a full set of Australian Text Classics plus an additional 150 popular/award-winning Australian books.
Australia Consulate General also assisted Hangzhou Public Library to co-host a G20 photo exhibition with Civic Library in Canberra. The 4-week exhibition, launched in the lead up to the G20 Leaders' Summit in Hangzhou this September, was themed “Ordinary Hangzhou”. It showcased photos of what Hangzhou means to its everyday citizens.
On Aug 30, the Australian Friendship Collection was officially launched. The launch marked Australia’s ongoing relationship with Hangzhou, and acknowledged Hangzhou’s commitment to international relations as the host city for China’s G20 presidency. The Australian Consul General in Shanghai, Mr Graeme Meehan, officially launched the Australian Friendship Collection.
Mr Tim Clancy, an Australian living in Hangzhou, also attended the launch. Hangzhou officials designated Mr Clancy as the “G20 International Volunteer” for the Summit.
