The risk we take when we panic about China’s rise
December
Xi, Orwell and the language of Chinese politics
December
Note: This article appeared in the Lowy Institute for International Policy's blog, The Interpreter, on October 27 2017.
Let them speak: Australian values and Chinese students
December
Note: This article appeared in The Australian Institute of International Affairs’ blog, Australian Outlook, on October 11 2017.
In the US–AU–China love triangle, actions speak louder than words
December
Influence creep? Australia well-equipped to hold its own
December
By Elena Collinson and James Laurenceson
Why has Australia declared rhetorical war on China?
December
By Bob Carr
This year Australia declared rhetorical war on China.
The words being used by Australian leaders are the harshest any time since diplomatic relations commenced in 1972, with the exception of comments at the time of Tiananmen. The tone is harsher than that of any other US ally, including Japan.
Chinese students in Australia: Do we protest too much?
December
By James Laurenceson
Note: This article appeared in the Lowy Institute for International Policy's blog, The Interpreter, on September 21 2017.
Why Australia is missing the strategic train in Asia
December
Who is Australia's most important economic partner?: The case for China
December
By James Laurenceson
Note: This article was originally published in the United States Studies Centre's Debate Papers series, which includes 'The case for the US' by Jared Mondschein.
Ask the average Australian whether China or the US is Australia’s most important economic partner and you’ll likely get a bewildered look – it’s China, of course.
Australia's destiny is China, not America
December
By James Laurenceson
Note: This article appeared in The Australian Financial Review on August 17 2017.