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8 November 2023
The murky morality of relationship repair with China
While Anthony Albanese’s visit has stabilised the Australia-China relationship, his government has pulled its punches on human rights in this period of relationship repair.
8 September 2023
Can Australia respect China’s governance without compromising our own values?
In the face of sharpening differences and contested global developments, scholarly engagement with China is more vital than ever. But how can we do this without appearing to condone or legitimise constraints on academic freedom or human rights?
27 February 2023
A rising China must be met by a coalition from the ‘Blue Continent’
It will take many nations to stop China dominating the Pacific. Australia has a leading role to play in this major multilateral contest.
6 February 2023
Did China’s balloon violate international law?
The balloon incident has clearly tested the Biden administration and the US response to China’s growing military assertiveness.
23 August 2022
Will China-Taiwan tensions lead to war?
With tensions again running high between China and Taiwan, a gathering storm threatens to erupt in the Taiwan Strait.
20 July 2022
Australia must address China tech challenge in Indonesia
China's free large-scale technology training in Indonesia poses a major security challenge to Australia and the region, according to experts at ANU.
24 June 2022
If growing US-China rivalry leads to ‘the worst war ever’, what should Australia do?
Drawing lessons from the first and second world wars, how might Australia respond to a potential war between the US and China?
6 May 2022
Unpacking Solomon Islands’ security pact with China
The tide is turning on the security of Solomon Islands after its Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security pact with China on March 30.
12 November 2020
Pandemic plan shot in the arm Australia-China relations need
Working together to solve the global health and economic challenges caused by COVID-19 could act as a "circuit breaker" for the failing Australia-China political relationship, a new report argues.
21 April 2022
Bleak outlook for Australian coal exports to China
China's demand for coal imports, including from Australia, will drop significantly by 2025, according to new modelling led by researchers at ANU.
21 April 2021
Pandemic year points to more crisis for Australia and China
2020 marked a year of rolling crises for both Australia and China that have shaken the two nations and their relationship, a new book from ANU argues.
1 April 2021
Australia and America in lockstep on China, US diplomat says
Australia and the United States are working together on contingency plans for the potential scenario of a war with China over Taiwan and other possible flashpoints in the Indo-Pacific, according to a senior American diplomat.
9 February 2024
PNG has key role in the Pacific’s future security: PM Marape
Prime Minister James Marape outlines his bold vision for PNG and its long-lasting ties and deep ties with Australia in major ANU address.
18 January 2024
Tense status quo remains after Taiwanese election
Two ANU experts discuss the Taiwanese election result and its implications for the region.