Australia-China relations

On rules of international trade, Canberra is more aligned with Beijing than Washington. How could the next U.S. president impact the relationship?

The timing of Australia’s Senate motion rejecting China’s interpretation of U.N. Resolution 2758 seems puzzling, especially given the recent efforts to stabilize relations with China.

Leading Australian thinkers assume business as usual with China in the event of war over Taiwan, but its regional neighbors may have different ideas.

Australia effectively powers Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, and, in turn, powers its Silicon Shield. 

The four-day visit may lead to breakthroughs on specific issues, but more profound challenges, especially mutual skepticism and strategic competition, will remain.

While political relations have improved, Australian public opinion on China remains generally negative.

China imposed tariffs on Australian wine in 2020 during a diplomatic feud over Australia's support for a global inquiry into the origins of COVID-19.

The economic focus of this week's ASEAN-Australia summit has been shadowed by the continuing tensions in the South China Sea.

What is most important to Australia is that the status quo is maintained across the Taiwan Strait.

Three possible plot twists, in particular, threaten to profoundly set back the newly recovered relationship.

Australia’s diplomatic reset with China is complete, it’s time to talk about human rights.