Her vision then, which remains at the core of the publication today, was to bridge the gap and strengthen links between Australia and China.
[citation needed] The newspaper's first edition was read vertically and the paper opened on the left, in traditional Chinese style.
In 1990, it became Australia's first Chinese publication to be formatted in the western style, changing its orientation so that it opened from the right.
The two lifestyle magazines include content that highlight culture, commerce, food, fashion, festivals and entertainment.
The papers are distributed nationally in newsagents and some retail outlets in Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory.