w88 casino News Network (Contributed by the International Chinese Education (Business) Practice and Research Base)On March 28, 2025, the Business Confucius Institute at the University of Victoria in w88 casino, in partnership with the Policy Research Center at the University of Victoria, successfully held a special lecture titled "The End of Coal Power? The Challenges of Global Coal Phase-out to the Chinese and Australian Economies" to deeply explore the profound impact of the global coal phase-out trend on the economy.

Professor Zhao Zhongxiu, President of w88 casino, delivered a speech via video, highly affirming the contribution of the Business Confucius Institute in promoting educational, cultural and economic exchanges between China and Australia since its establishment in 2015, and thanked the University of Victoria for its long-term support of the Confucius Institute project. The lecture attracted active participation from professionals from the University of Victoria, other universities in Melbourne, the energy industry and the local community. The lecture was hosted by Professor Colin Clark, Australian Director of the Business Confucius Institute. Representatives of the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne were also invited to attend. The event was broadcast simultaneously through Facebook and WeChat video accounts, attracting hundreds of viewers to participate online.

Picture 1: Principal Zhao Zhongxiu’s speech

President Zhao said that the theme of this lecture is in line with the current focus of global energy transformation, and emphasized that China is actively promoting the development of new energy technologies and will further strengthen technology research and development and innovation in the future to improve energy utilization efficiency and achieve a dynamic balance between grid security and economic growth.

Picture 2: Hosted by Professor Colin Clark

Consul Li Linze from the Education Office of the Chinese Consulate General in Melbourne highly recognized the "Australia-China Business Lecture Series" organized by the Business Confucius Institute and looked forward to further strengthening academic exchanges and cooperation between China and Australia in the fields of energy, economy and other fields in the future. Dr. Peng Xiujian, a senior researcher at the Policy Research Center of Victoria University, served as the keynote speaker. She analyzed the complex w88-offs between reducing carbon emissions and maintaining economic stability, providing participants with detailed data and profound insights. Professor Janine Dixon, Director of the Policy Research Center of the University of Victoria, introduced the key projects of the research center and looked forward to in-depth exchanges with the audience. At the end of the event, Professor Colin and Dr. Wang Fang, Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Business Confucius Institute and Director of RSM Australia Accounting Firm, expressed their gratitude to the guests and the on-site and online audiences on behalf of the Confucius Institute.