Chinese politics

Wandering Earth II: Can hard Chinese science fiction be a source of soft power?

December

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in the Australian Institute of International Affairs’ blog, Australian Outlook, on February 24 2023.

Why Xi Jinping’s China will clamp down harder on domestic criticism

December

By Corey Lee Bell

Note: This article appeared in The Diplomat on January 11 2023.

How nationalism and xenophobia drive China’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy

December

By Lai-Ha Chan and Pak K. Lee

Note: This article appeared in The Diplomat on December 1 2022.

The transition to carbon neutrality in China and its impacts on Australia

December

As the world’s largest developing country, China is marching towards ambitious climate goals of achieving peak carbon by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. Given that China is the largest buyer of Australia’s iron ore and one of the largest buyers of Australia’s coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG), such climate efforts could be expected to impact Australia profoundly. This chapter examines how China’s transition to carbon neutrality will affect the Australian economy at the national and state levels and by industry.

What the Foxconn exodus in Zhengzhou means for China’s supply chains

December

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in The Diplomat on November 9 2022.

China-Russia cooperation in advanced technologies - Report launch | WEBINAR

December

Advanced technologies are becoming a key factor in the great power competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The PRC’s growing technological prowess, and the role this is having in augmenting Beijing’s influence globally and especially in Australia’s own region, is playing a pivotal role in shaping Australia’s strategic environment.


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Is the world big enough for middle powers?

December

By Corey Lee Bell and Rebecca Zhang

Note: This article appeared in The National Interest on November 8 2022.

To understand what Xi Jinping’s concentration of power really means, we must turn to history

December

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in The Conversation on November 4 2022.

Xi Jinping: Prince or party man?

December

By Michael Clarke

Note: This article appeared in The Diplomat on November 4 2022.

Could China save the world?

December

By Mark Beeson

Note: This article appeared in the Lowy Institute’s blog, The Interpreter, on October 17 2022.