About Us
The Adelaide Tongde Association was founded in May 2019. It is not only a traditional ethnic and affinity-based organization but also a comprehensive group that integrates academia, arts, education, and charity. The Adelaide Tongde Association not only preserves the role of traditional Chinese community organizations—providing mutual assistance, conducting charitable welfare projects, and organizing cultural and educational activities—but also places more emphasis on communicating economic and technological information, aligning with domestic and international trends to promote mutual development. Throughout its journey, the association is committed to promoting the concept of cooperation and win-win for world peace and friendship between China and other countries.
The association frequently organizes various activities for its members, such as economic, cultural, and educational investigations, seminars, and exchange events, thereby fostering close connections and enhanced cooperation among the members. The aim is to encourage overseas Chinese to inherit and promote Chinese cultural traditions. At the same time, the establishment of the Tongde Association also breaks down international boundaries, significantly strengthening solidarity between the organization and the local residents. With the theme of “Overseas Chinese helping each other, united in heart and virtue, together in Adelaide,” it highlights the global and regional significance of the Adelaide Tongde Association.
Constitution of Tong De Association of South Australia Incorporated. Download
The Main members
Hao Hu
President 
Hao Hu graduated in accounting from Flinders University and is the founder of J&H Finance and The Loans Processor. The companies have been consistently nominated for the South Australian Best Loan Company Award. In 2020, he actively coordinated the organization of cricket activities in the Chinese community, contributing to building a sports bridge for multicultural exchanges.
Xiaoqing LU (Susie)
Vice President Susie came to Australia from Shanghai at the age of 20 to pursue her studies. She graduated from the University of Adelaide with a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in Wine Marketing. After graduation, she worked in a local firm, a post office, and the real estate industry, which provided her with extensive accounting and investment experience. In early 2020, amidst the global pandemic, she made the bold decision to leave her job in real estate and take over the operation of the Adelaide branch of VisionPLUS Windows and Doors, a company I co-founded with a partner. She now serves as the General Manager of the Adelaide branch.
In 2020, she joined the TongDe Association. Since 2021, she has been a board member of the association, organizing and participating in events such as the 2021-2022 TongDe Association Christmas Dinner, the 2022 June Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, and the upcoming 2022-2023 TongDe Association Christmas Dinner and Volunteer Appreciation Banquet.
She said “I still remember leaving my hometown and arriving in a foreign city in 2003. Back then, there was no organization like TongDe Association to help international students like us. Many people ended up leaving as a result. Learning about TongDe Association and its role as a platform organization that assists international students, new immigrants, young individuals, employers, and hosts job guidance salons and various events truly moved and reassured me.”
To better support TongDe Association, she is dedicated to promoting it within the Chinese community and local society. She aims to uphold the association’s reputation, shoulder its responsibilities, seek employment opportunities, organize diverse multicultural events, foster effective communication with newcomers to Adelaide, and consolidate and provide resources to the association.
“With unity and harmony, we stand together in Adelaide.” Let’s work together to preserve and nurture this Australian Chinese community!
Anna Cheung
Public Officer 
Anna Cheung was born in Beijing and studied in Hong Kong before immigrating to South Australia as a skilled migrant. She has previously worked for listed companies like Swire Pacific and Hutchison Whampoa in Hong Kong. In South Australia, she has held various positions, including Auditor in the State Audit Office, roles in the Cabinet and Higher Education departments, and her current position in an education-related department. Anna has also been involved in organizing Chinese dragon boat races and Chinatown street parties.
Joanna Zeng
Treasure Joanna Zeng, graduated in Accounting from University of Adelaide, she is a CPA, registered tax agent, and a fellow member of the Taxation Institute. She is the founder of Brightwing Accountants and has over a decade of experience in the field of accounting and taxation. She has volunteered for the Australian Taxation Office’s Tax Help Program, providing free personal tax services to low-income individuals. She looks forward to contributing to the multiculturalism and multilingual communication within Australian society.
Key Council Members:
ShengHua Wei（Sheng）
A native Shanghainese, he possess specialized skills in accounting. After graduating, he worked in Shanghai for 8 years, initially as a market research analyst and later as an event planner for a company. In August 2013, his wife and him moved to Adelaide. She holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of South Australia, and he wholeheartedly supported her. During this time, he gained extensive work experience, particularly in managing self-operated Airbnb accommodations, which gradually made him fall in love with the Adelaide lifestyle.
He said “In this city of Adelaide, the friendliness, simplicity, helpfulness, vibrancy, and potential of its people are what we love the most. Consequently, I’m more than willing to contribute my modest efforts to this city. Through the TongDe Association platform and its members who share the same values, I hope to work together to make this city and our lives even better.”
Liyang Zhang（Lydia）
Professional Experience:
– Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Department of Information and Control Engineering
– Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore
– University of Adelaide, School of Science and Engineering
– Graduated from East China Normal University, Department of Applied Electronics
Personal Journey:
In 1999, I immigrated to Adelaide from Singapore and have been involved in various volunteer groups and activities, including:
– Director of the University of Adelaide Women’s Staff Association, helping women from diverse cultural backgrounds adapt to the workplace environment.
– Involvement with OzHarvest, an Australian organization providing meals and assistance to the homeless.
– Backstage manager for the Adelaide Chinatown Lunar New Year Festival’s major cultural performances in 2020 and 2021, receiving recognition and promoting Chinese culture.
– Assistance with AIDS orphan support in Xi’an, China, facilitating connections with overseas adoptive families for orphans to lead normal lives.
– Member of the Parent Committee at St Peter’s College, coordinating charitable activities within the school.
Motto: Bridging hearts and minds with equality, respect, love, and understanding.
Minglei Wang（Warmly)
He comes from Xinxiang, Henan. He graduated with a master’s degree in education from Henan Normal University and have over 20 years of teaching experience in China. He has been involved in vocational skills training and assessment. In 2018, I immigrated to Adelaide as a skilled migrant.
Currently, he is primarily responsible for event photography and media promotion for the TongDe
Association.
