Consul-General Christopher Lim's Blog - "Sichuan Cuisine – the Soul of Sichuan"
"Expressing an interest in the local cuisine over a work dinner or official banquet always goes down well with your hosts in China. Whether in Chengdu or Chongqing, local officials or business partners will be delighted by your interest, as they have enormous pride in Sichuan’s bold and diverse food culture. Discussing food is a highly effective way of building rapport. Listening to my hosts’ explanations, asking questions and adding my perspectives on the rich multicultural cuisines in Australia can be more than just small talk. I find that through its food, I can catch a glimpse of the soul of Sichuan. Just as important, you’ll find out what you’re eating!" Click here to read more.
Consul-General's Speeches
Museum 2050 and Zhi Art Museum 2019 Annual Symposium Opening Remarks (28/04/2019)
West China-Australia Food Importer Network (CAFIN) Conference Speech (Chinese language) (13/03/2019)
Consul-General's Chongqing International Women's Day Lunch Reception Address (11/03/2019)
Consul-General’s Remarks at Australia Day 2019 (21/01/2019)
Opening Remarks at “Odyssey: an Australian photographer in China”, Chongqing (12/9/2018)
Consul-General's Remarks at QUT Agent Workshop, Chengdu (10/9/2018)
Consul-General's Remarks at Australian Innovation Dialogue, Chengdu (30/8/2018)
Consul-General's Remarks at AustCham Networking Lunch with Australian Dairy Mission, Chengdu (29/6/2018)
Consul-General's Remarks at the Screening of Between a Frock and a Hard Place, Chengdu (13/5/2018)
News and Media Releases
Strengthening science ties with China (10/04/2019)
2019-20 Foreign Affairs and Trade Budget (02/05/2019)
Ambassador to China (29/03/2019)
Strengthening the Future of the Australia-China Relationship (29/03/2019)
The Australia-China “She Inspires Me” Photo Competition (08/03/2019)
New campaign to attract more Chinese travellers to Australia (07/03/2019)
Australia re-signs landmark deal with China (13/12/2018)
Prime Minister's Annual Leaders’ Meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (14/11/2018)
Australian and Chinese companies pen landmark agreements (07/11/2018)
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs: visit to China for 5th Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue (05/11/2018)
Simon Birmingham: Australia's economy showcased at major Chinese expo CIIE (04/11/2018)
Appointments for Passport and Notarial Services
Please make appointments for passport and notarial services using the Consulate’s online booking system. Passport service appointments for Australian Citizens are available between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon, Monday to Friday. Notarial service appointments are available between 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only.
If you are unable to make an appointment within the advertised hours, you can either call 028 - 6268 5200 or send an email to consulate.chengdu@dfat.gov.au to schedule an appointment. Passport enquiries, emergency passports or consular enquiries do not require appointments. Click here to make a booking.
Booking Policy
Clients should arrive 5 minutes prior to appointments for security screening. If you arrive late for your appointment you may need to wait until an officer is available. Bookings can be made 3 weeks in advance. We request that you do not book more than one appointment at a time. Please refer to your notification email if you need to amend or cancel your appointment.
