Australia-China monthly wrap-up: February 2024
December
Key points
- A Beijing court gives Australian citizen Yang Hengjun a suspended death sentence, with the possibility of commutation to life imprisonment subject to good behaviour. Dr Yang waives his right to appeal. Australian government advocacy continues on Dr Yang’s behalf
Comparing today’s world to the 1930s is lazy and dangerous
December
Solomon Islands elections: What might a Sogavare victory mean for Australia?
December
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
Note: This article appeared in Australian Outlook on February 27 2024.
Research espionage is a real threat – but a drastic crackdown could stifle vital international collaboration
December
Geopolitically sustainable green energy agenda
December
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
Note: This article appeared in E-International Relations on February 7 2024.
Australia-China monthly wrap-up: January 2024
December
By Elena Collinson and Corey Lee Bell
Key points
- In a wide-ranging new year press conference, PRC Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian proposes restarting joint military exercises and calls for more science and technology cooperation
Australia-China monthly wrap-up: December 2023
December
By Elena Collinson and Corey Lee Bell
Key points
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivers a major foreign policy speech, placing ‘priority on communication over confrontation’ and outlining an approach of ‘patience and perseverance’
Australia-China monthly wrap-up: November 2023
December
Only the hawks are unhappy as China relations stabilise
December
Note: This article appeared in The Australian Financial Review on January 15 2024.
Australia’s China hawks spent 2023 becoming increasingly frustrated by the Albanese government’s handling of relations with Beijing. By year’s end, the accusations and insults were flying freely.