Economics

Take it up a notch

December

By James Laurenceson

Note: This article appeared in China Daily on January 19 2024.

Since the Anthony Albanese-led Labor government came to power in May 2022, Australia's bilateral relationship with China has been on a positive trajectory.

The obstacles that now face Chinese FDI in Australia are only partly Australia-made

December

By Marina Zhang and Hans Hendrischke

Note: This article appeared in the East Asia Forum on January 13 2024.

Toward a secure and resilient energy supply chain

December

Global value chains (GVCs) are facing the greatest challenges from significant geopolitical changes. Combined with the COVID-19 pandemic shock, the energy transition and the increasing uncertainties, global value chains are at risk and need to be rebuilt to strengthen resilience.

Understanding China's role in developing Australia’s critical minerals sector

December

CRITICAL FACTS, CRITICAL MINERALS AND CHINA: WHAT AUSTRALIANS NEED TO KNOW

The geopolitics of Argentina’s lithium trade

December

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in The Interpreter on December 6 2023.

Australia, Indonesia aim to challenge China’s dominance in EVs and batteries

December

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in The Diplomat on December 2 2023.

China shifts to electric overdrive as Mitsubishi takes the off-ramp

December

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in the East Asia Forum on November 29 2023.

Pivoting away from China’s manufacturing power threatens global supply chains

December

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in Pearls and Irritations on November 13 2023.

The Coalition risks the general’s lament, of fighting the last war over China policy

December

By James Laurenceson and Michael Clarke

Note: This article appeared in The Interpreter on November 10 2023.

Bifurcation in the critical minerals market could throw off the global energy transition

December

By Xunpeng Shi and Yifan Shen

Note: This article appeared in The Diplomat on November 7 2023.