Foreign affairs

By James Laurenceson

Note: This article appeared in The Canberra Times on May 21 2023. 

Trade Minister Don Farrell took some heat last week for returning ‘empty-handed’ from his trip to Beijing and a meeting with China's Commerce Minister.

By Elena Collinson and Corey Lee Bell

Executive Summary

While speculation continues as to whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit the People’s Republic of China (PRC) this year – making it the first such visit since Malcolm Turnbull in 2016 – the time is ripe for reflection on arguably the most consequential visit in the relationship’s history, that by Bob Hawke to Beijing in May 1986.

By Elena Collinson 

Note: This article appeared in the East Asia Forum on May 1 2023.

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in East Asia Forum on April 21 2023.

By Marina Zhang

Note: This article appeared in the Australian Institute of International Affairs’ blog, Australian Outlook, on April 21 2023.

By Wanning Sun

Note: This article appeared in Crikey on April 20 2023.

By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson 

Note: This article appeared in the Australian Institute of International Affairs' blog, Australian Outlook, on April 18 2023.

By Wanning Sun

Note: This article appeared in Crikey on April 14 2023.

The Australian government recently announced a TikTok ban on government devices, citing foreign interference and influence concerns.

Declining China knowledge in Australia has been the subject of growing concern, with questions raised as to whether universities have adequately equipped the nation to optimise economic opportunities with its biggest trading partner, and address strategic challenges. The latter has been amplified by growing anxieties about what the rise of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) might mean for the region and the liberal order.