Australia-China relations

On his first overseas trip, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins emphasized continuity with the Ardern government's foreign policy.

Australia's new government is urging China to lift official and unofficial barriers on Australian exports.

China’s decision to import Australian coal after a two-year ban was driven by diplomatic, not economic, considerations.

Despite the current détente, five major issues may place further strain on the Australia-China relationship next year.

To resist bullying is only “hawkish” if you sympathize with the bullies.

As other liberal democracies lock down supplies, Australia’s lithium exports are an increasingly critical economic component of the Australia-China relationship.

When Australia defends mutually beneficial rules – or the status quo in Taiwan – China takes offense. 

Regardless of the government, Australia’s commitment to the Quad – and concerns about China – are here to stay.

A reemerging threat has a long history.

The latest Lowy Institute public opinion survey found that the public feels less safe in 2022, due to China's growing power and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

After the first minister-to-minister talks in more than two years, China says the bilateral relationship with Australia faces new opportunities.