An ex-SAS soldier has his sights on politics. But how do Chinese Australians feel about his new book?
December
Note: This article appeared in Crikey on April 12 2024.
Mark Wales may not be a stranger to many Australians. A former Special Air Services (SAS) soldier who served in Afghanistan, he later won the reality show Australian Survivor in 2022. Recently, he won Liberal preselection for the federal seat of Tangney in Perth.
China has finally removed crushing tariffs on Australian wine. But re-establishing ourselves in the market won’t be easy
December
Note: This article appeared in The Conversation on April 11 2024.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has finally ended its tariffs on Australian wine, which had been imposed for more than three years at rates as high as 218.4 percent.
China–Australia relations on cloud wine
December
What China wants from Australia’s stabilised relationship
December
Xi Jinping’s balancing acts: Short-term gain, long-term pain?
December
Note: This article appeared in The Diplomat on March 23 2024.
While predicting China’s trajectory has always been fraught with danger, there are a few trend lines that provide some guidance.
Positive outlook, with a dash of humour: Wang Yi’s visit sets the tone for a real diplomatic reboot
December
Charging ahead or stalled out: Can geopolitics short-circuit Australia's electric vehicle surge?
December
By Marina Zhang and Elena Collinson
Note: This article appeared in Australian Outlook on March 20 2024.