India, July 17 -- Monash University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Sharon Pickering, has joined business and government leaders in Beijing as part of the 8th Australia-China CEO Roundtable, held alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's official visit to China.

The high-level forum, hosted by the Business Council of Australia and the China Development Bank, brings together CEOs from leading businesses in both countries to advance economic cooperation and shared interests.

Professor Pickering emphasised the important role universities play in sustaining strong bilateral ties through education, research and innovation.

"Our participation and active contribution to one of Australia's most significant diplomatic efforts in Chin...