Pizhu Hong has worked, studied and lived in Australia over a considerable period. In addition to his creative writing he has published A Thorny Journey: A Study of the Acculturation Process of Some Chinese ELICOS Students in Brisbane, Australia through Griffith University in 1992, Under The Southern Cross in 1997, A Record of Australian Scenery in 1999 and Culture, Recognition and Belonging in 2003. These extended essays in Chinese contain his unique views of life in Australia and a variety of experiences, chiefly as a guide for others who may be newcomers. He has registered also with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
