Chinese children warmed by bond with Australian organization

Chinese primary school student Guo Yuxin had never been to Australia, but she knew a lot about the country: its population, major cities and unique animals, such as koalas and wombats.

Guo, 12, attends the Labagoumen central primary school in Huairou district in Beijing. The school, about 144 kilometers from Tian'anmen Square, is dubbed as the northernmost primary school in the Chinese capital.

Her knowledge about Australia comes from a book given to her by the Australia China Friendship Society, Australian Capital Territory Branch, which has been providing financial support to the girl for two years.