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
How nationalism and xenophobia drive China’s ‘zero-COVID’ policy
December
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
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.
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
Xi Jinping: Prince or party man?
December
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.