On August 14, the Consulate-General of P.R.C in Christchurch held "Rewi Alley in the New Era" China-New Zealand Youth Exchange Event. Consul General He Ying, Christchurch City Councillor Tyla Harrison-Hunt, along with faculty and student representatives from Wuhan Business University, the University of Canterbury, and Lincoln University attended the event.

In her address, Consul General He Ying stated that Rewi Alley is an outstanding representative of China-New Zealand friendship. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to China's national independence and development cause, and made remarkable contributions to promoting friendly relations between China and New Zealand. His illustrious life stands as a vivid reflection of the profound friendship between the two countries. She expressed the hope that the students would carry forward the spirit of Rewi Alley and serve as youth ambassadors of China-New Zealand friendship.

During the event, the faculty and student representatives visited the Rewi Alley Memorial Museum. The presidents of the University of Canterbury's "Global China Connection" shared their experience of studying and exchanging in China. The students from both countries also enhanced mutual understanding and friendship through interactive sessions such as a "How Well Do You Know Rewi Alley" quiz and a "Rewi Alley Today" interview activity.