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Australia-China relations
Testing a Rival’s Response: China’s Gray Zone Tactics in Australia
By Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva
China’s gradual incremental power projection in Australian waters is a calculated gray zone strategy.
Australia’s Opposition Leader Softens Tone on China, With Election in Mind
By Michelle Grattan
With an eye toward winning Chinese Australian votes, Peter Dutton is simultaneously attempting a softening on some fronts – while retaining the “hard man” image on others.
Year of the ‘Known Unknowns’? Australia-China Relations in 2025
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
Last year consolidated the thaw that began under the Albanese government. Entering 2025, however, the Australia-China relationship will face growing uncertainties.
Australia-China Relations: From Comprehensive Strategic Partners to Frenemies
By Muhammad Murad
The election of Donald Trump will pose new challenges for the fragile rapprochement between China and Australia.
Could Australia’s Economy Survive Trump’s Position on China?
By James Laurenceson
On rules of international trade, Canberra is more aligned with Beijing than Washington. How could the next U.S. president impact the relationship?
Why Australia’s Motion on Taiwan Won’t Shake the Current Australia-China Relationship
By Jade Guan and Michael Clarke
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.
Why Australia Cannot Remain Aloof From a China-Taiwan Conflict
By Ganesh Sahathevan
Leading Australian thinkers assume business as usual with China in the event of war over Taiwan, but its regional neighbors may have different ideas.
Energy at the Crux of Australia-Taiwan Relations
By Grant Wyeth
Australia effectively powers Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, and, in turn, powers its Silicon Shield.
China’s Premier Li Qiang Visits Australia: A Step Toward Stabilizing Relations
By Yu Tao
The four-day visit may lead to breakthroughs on specific issues, but more profound challenges, especially mutual skepticism and strategic competition, will remain.
Despite the Diplomatic Thaw, Australians Still Deeply Mistrust China
By Elena Collinson
While political relations have improved, Australian public opinion on China remains generally negative.
China Lifts Heavy Tariffs on Australian Wine as Ties Improve
By Zen Soo and Keiran Smith
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.
Australia Announces $1.3 Billion Fund to Boost Investment in Southeast Asia
By Sebastian Strangio
The economic focus of this week's ASEAN-Australia summit has been shadowed by the continuing tensions in the South China Sea.
Watching Taiwan’s Election Through Australia’s Eyes
By Grant Wyeth
What is most important to Australia is that the status quo is maintained across the Taiwan Strait.
What Risks Upsetting the Australia-China Detente in 2024?
By Corey Lee Bell
Three possible plot twists, in particular, threaten to profoundly set back the newly recovered relationship.
How Can Australia Stand up for Human Rights in Xinjiang?
By Ava Kalinauskas
Australia’s diplomatic reset with China is complete, it’s time to talk about human rights.
After the Thaw, What’s Next for Australia and China?
By Evan Freidin
Xi called the recent visit by Albanese “a new starting point” but a new starting point for what exactly?
Australians Value a Relationship With China, But Still Harbor Concerns About Beijing
By Elena Collinson
A recent poll shows Australians are generally supportive of current efforts to stabilize the relationship, but there are also acute fears that Beijing poses a security threat to Australia.
What China’s Ethnic Nationalism Means for Australia
By Grant Wyeth
Protecting its citizens from the CCP’s extraterritorial reach will be a major test of the resilience of Australia’s liberal democracy.
From Myanmar and Bangladesh to Ukraine, Australia Announces New Assistance Packages
By Grant Wyeth
Ukraine dominates the media landscape in a way that Myanmar's civil war and the refugee crisis in Bangladesh don’t.
Australia Trade Minister Seeks to Mend Ties on Visit to China
By Associated Press
China recently resumed imports of Australian coal, cotton, and copper, and Minister Don Farrell has said he would push for a review of tariffs on Australian barley.
Where Are Australia-China Relations Headed?
Michael Clarke, Jennifer Hsu, and Zhongzhou Peng discuss the tentative thaw in Australia-China relations.
Australia Suspends WTO Case Against China on Barley Tariffs
By Rod McGuirk
Australia suspended a complaint to the World Trade Organization in the Albanese government’s latest step toward repairing relations with Beijing.
China-Australia Trade War Shows No Sign of Abating
By Jianli Yang
Despite recent signs of a diplomatic thaw, nothing has changed in the policies of either China or Australia.
Australia, New Zealand Leaders Focus on China in First Meeting
By Rod McGuirk
On his first overseas trip, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins emphasized continuity with the Ardern government's foreign policy.
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