The Australian federal government is moving to formally ban Nazi-related symbols nationally as it aims to curb far-right extremism. Under the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Prohibited Hate Symbols and Other Measures) Bill, which will be introduced next week, the public display and selling of insignia related to Nazism will be criminalised. The crime carries with it […]

Shen Yun performed at Australia’s capital, Canberra, at the Canberra Theatre on May 2. Andrew Braddock, ACT Greens member and spokesperson for multicultural affairs, said he was impressed by the performance. “Just to be exposed to the cultural performances and the athleticism of the performers, that’s absolutely incredible,” Mr. Braddock said on May 2. “The […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded its final performances in Australia last week, performing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 27 to May 7. Audience members in Sydney commended the company for its artistry. Theatergoers said they could see and feel the values of ancient China presented on stage. “A very beautiful heart and soul […]

Shen Yun continued its Australia tour in Sydney, performing at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 27. Audience members called it an enlightening experience. “Every aspect of it was incredible, and learning about the rich culture as well, that was fantastic. It’s like being educated and entertaining at the same time,” said Stephanie Wyburn, professional […]

New Zealanders caught a glimpse of divinely-inspired culture while watching Shen Yun Performing Arts at St. James Theatre in Wellington from April 13 to 16. Wellington City Councillor Rayward Chung said Shen Yun’s quality exceeded his high expectations. “I actually liked the one with the scenes where the soldiers jumped out of the screen and […]

Shen Yun Performing Arts kicked off its Australia Tour in Adelaide, performing at the Adelaide Festival Centre from April 6 to 9. Theatergoers said they were delighted by the music, message, and culture presented by Shen Yun. “It’s wonderful, it’s very exciting, very colorful. The costumes are beautiful, the performers are very skilled in their […]

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni ­Rabuka has assured Australia that the AUKUS deal has his country’s backing following efforts by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to ease regional concerns over the security pact. The meeting, which occurred on March 15 during a diplomatic visit in Fiji’s capital Nadi, comes a day after Indonesia and Malaysia issued statements […]

Harold Warman, a conductor with over 30 years of experience, said he was impressed by Shen Yun’s orchestra. “They were impressive, they’re professionals, really top of the line,” Warman said after watching the matinee performance of Shen Yun at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts on March 5. “Again I keep talking about music all […]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised the defence relationship with India during a visit to Mumbai, declaring the Asian nation as a “top tier” defence partner. The PM’s comment comes as the two nations aim to deepen their ties in the Indo-Pacific as a counterbalance to an aggressive Beijing. “For Australia, India is a […]

An Australian think tank is urging democratic nations to “step up” their game in technological innovation and strategic competition if they are to compete with, catch up, and outdo Beijing. According to a year-long study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Beijing is currently leading the world in 37 out of 44 technologies. These […]

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sept. 29 announced US$810 million in new funding to Pacific Island nations over the next decade as the U.S. seeks to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the region. The meeting comes after Beijing and the Solomon Islands signed off on a security pact in April, which received strong pushback from […]

MELBOURNE, Australia—After premiering alongside more than 120 feature-length and short documentaries, the award-winning human rights documentary “Eternal Spring” has taken out the “Supreme Award” at the internationally acclaimed Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF). The Canadian-made documentary, which uses a mixture of animation and interviews to tell the true story of a group of Falun Gong […]

Sandy Stimpson, the mayor of Mobile, Alabama, said he was excited to watch Shen Yun after reading about the company’s story. “I saw a newspaper article about it. Reading about some of the persecution and all that goes on, because what you’re doing—and that inspired me also to want to come,” he said after watching […]

Many audience members who watched Shen Yun Performing Arts with their family said they appreciated the beauty, dancing, storylines, and values that traditional Chinese culture espouses. “It’s really wonderful to come out for the first time in a long time and see such vibrancy and culture, so it’s been really good,” said Peter Auhl, chief […]

ADELAIDE, Australia—Australian Member of Parliament Erin Thompson said she learned more about authentic Chinese culture after watching Shen Yun’s International company perform at Adelaide’s Festival Theater on May 13. “We’re definitely learning a lot and I think it’s making us want to ask more questions … and find out more about this particular part of […]

After three years, Shen Yun performing arts returned to Australia’s Gold Coast, performing at the Home of the Arts from May 6 to May 8. Audience members said they were impressed by the quality of the performance. “The way that they’ve brought in, integrated ancient tradition through technology into the dance where they’ve taken the […]

Shen Yun continued its Australia tour in Toowoomba, up in the sunshine state Queensland, on May 3 and 4. Paul Antonio, mayor of the Toowoomba regional council, was honored to have Shen Yun perform at the Empire Theater. “You’ve bought something special to our community but we also have this very special place called the […]

This past weekend, Shen Yun performed across the United States, Canada, and Europe, and uplifted theatergoers with a divinely inspired culture. Will Henrickson, group chair of CEO & Executive Peer Advisory Groups at Vistage International, said that while he has seen modern China on his business trips, he never thought he would see traditional China. “I […]

For Henk Guitjens, an aviation consultant and director of aviation development for Global Elite Group, Shen Yun’s mission to revive China’s 5000-year-old culture hit a chord. “I think the mission is very good. I think it’s time we have to understand that after 1948, a lot of the things were pushed away and of course […]

Learning from traditions can be insightful, especially for theatergoers in Columbus, Ohio, who got to watch Shen Yun Performing Arts showcase China’s 5,000 years of culture on stage. “I loved it. It was inspiring, it was beautiful. The message was incredible, the music was powerful, and the dancing was exquisite,” said Robin Ulrich, a ballroom […]