The China ADS program is an integral part of the Australian-China Development Program and is consistent with, and supportive of, the objectives and themes of the China Country Strategy. The overarching objective of Australia’s development cooperation program with China, as identified in the China Country Strategy paper for 2006-2010, is to further mutual national interest by supporting China's balanced development policies and working together in the region.

 

To achieve this objective the Australian Government will focus on three themes:

·        Build capacity in selected sectors in China, in particular governance, environment and health.

·        Enhance the Australia - China relationship by building institutional linkages.

·        Working collaboratively to strengthen the region.

 

The objective of the China ADS program is to promote human resource development in China through a program of in-Australia scholarships for public category Chinese students to undertake postgraduate studies at Australian universities at Master’s level.  

 

The areas of study for the awards must be consistent with the themes of the China Country Strategy, i.e. with more focus on supporting policy reform.