China Reciprocal Program
Global leadership exchange
Building public sector understanding through in-country reciprocal engagement.
The China Reciprocal Program (CRP) is a long-standing trilateral program between Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and China. Join a select group of senior officials from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to visit China, participating in a unique opportunity to understand and engage with China's public sector, innovators and leading-edge businesses.
The program began in 2011 and, together with the China Advanced Leadership Program (CALP), which brings senior Chinese leaders to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, the two programs provide unparalleled insights across partner governments trilaterally.
Supported by these three governments, since its inception the program has provided 150 senior Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand public servants with a deeper understanding of China’s transformation over recent decades, as well as unique access to key people and places in China.
Who It's For
Senior public sector leaders
The China Reciprocal Program is designed for senior public sector leaders at deputy level or above with responsibility for policy, strategy or organisational leadership. It is suited to those seeking to deepen their understanding of governance systems and public administration through reciprocal exchange and professional dialogue.
Participating in a reciprocal exchange
For senior leaders seeking deeper comparative insight.
ANZSOG's China Reciprocal Program offers senior public sector leaders to deepen their professional development by engaging directly with counterparts across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and China. Through structured exchange and dialogue, participants gain first-hand exposure to different governance systems, policy ecosystems and innovations, and leadership approaches, supporting more informed perspective and practice.
Engage directly with your senior public sector peers across three jurisdictions
Develop deeper understanding of governance, policy and administrative contexts
Build professional relationships through structured reciprocal exchange
Program highlights
Program Structure & Approach
A reciprocal program grounded in engagement.
Designed as a reciprocal exchange
ANZSOG's China Reciprocal Program is structured as a reciprocal exchange, bringing together senior public sector leaders through a combination of briefings, site visits and facilitated dialogue. The design supports shared understanding through direct engagement rather than classroom-based instruction.
Progressive exposure across multiple locations
Delivery across multiple cities, including Beijing and at least two additional locations, allows participants to experience a range of governance, policy and administrative environments. This progression supports comparative insight across regional and institutional contexts.
Context-setting and dialogue
ANZSOG's Masterclasses, Roundtables and expert briefings are used to establish context and frame discussion, supporting informed dialogue throughout the program. These sessions are complemented by peer exchange and reflection among participants.
Learning through engagement
Site visits and institutional engagement form a core part of the program approach, enabling participants to observe policy, governance and public administration in practice. Engagement with Australian and New Zealand embassies and businesses operating in China further situates learning within an international context.
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