About

Chinese Language and Cultural Advice was formed in 1998 to provide consultancy services to companies and organisations doing business with, or seeking to do business with China and other Mandarin speaking regions.

See the Chinese Language and Cultural Advice team below.

Leonie McKeon 馬麗虹

Leonie's philosophy is 'learning some Mandarin is a key to understanding Chinese culture'. After several years of living and working in China and Taiwan, Leonie has a deep understanding of Mandarin and Chinese culture and therefore understands how Chinese people think.

Leonie is a panel member to decide entrepreneurial scholarship winners for the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre within the University of Adelaide. She is also a business mentor for 'Entrepreneurial Business Systems Program', conducted through the University of Adelaide and AusIndustry.

In 2005 Leonie was awarded the 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award' by the Hong Kong Australia Business Association-South Australia Chapter.

Cao Jing 曹晶

Cao Jing is the Senior Trainer of Chinese Language and Cultural Advice, providing corporate clients of CLCA with in-house training and advice on entering the Chinese market. Prior to coming to Australia, he worked as an IELTS trainer in China and also worked in Switzerland.

Shu Qin 舒琴

Shu Qin is an experienced and resourceful translator, providing professional commercial translations for corporate clients of Chinese Language and Cultural Advice. Before coming to Australia she was a Human Resources Officer with multinational companies in China.

Xu Jin Lei 許金磊

With highly developed people skills, Xu Jin Lei is an energetic and knowledgeable teacher of Mandarin and he is also an excellent interpreter.

Hong Li 洪莉

Hong Li is an experienced translator and interpreter. She is also a creative and flexible teacher of Mandarin. Prior to coming to Australia she worked in multinational and joint venture companies in China.

Song Zhen 宋震

Song Zhen is an excellent teacher of Mandarin. He also provides commercial translation and interpretation services. Prior to returning to Australia Song Zhen worked in a variety of roles in a foreign joint-venture company as well as teaching English in China.

Yu Tian Yun 俞天韻

Yu Tian Yun is a meticulous and energetic teacher of Mandarin. He is currently pursuing a double degree in Finance, Mathematical and Computer Science at the University of Adelaide.

Nie Lin 聶琳

Nie Lin is a very detailed and experienced translator. Before coming to Australia she worked in many different roles in the education and the professional training sector in China.