Relations with China
Report
The challenges to China’s national rejuvenation – part two: the failure of China’s foreign relations
This paper examines some of the measures that countries are taking to reduce their ties to China. It argues that China is becoming increasingly isolated from developed countries, which places its economy at further risk, and has the potential to derail Xi Jinping plans to rejuvenate China.
Report
The challenges to China’s national rejuvenation – part one: the demographic and technological deficits
China’s aggressive and confrontational policies have seen many countries come together to counter its mercenary expansionism in terms of territory, trade and commerce, military capacity and political influence, writes Lindsay Hughes.
Policy report
Australia’s South China Sea challenges
Australia’s current South China Sea policies are under strain from two sides. This briefing argues that Australia should advocate for regular Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) Leaders’ Summits and inclusion of China’s unlawful maritime claims and activities in the South China Sea on the agenda.
Essay
Countering China’s adventurism over Taiwan: a third way
Faced with the possibility of another Taiwan Strait crisis, more and more observers in Washington and elsewhere are making the case for an unambiguous US commitment to defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack. This essay contends that the United States has options between total commitment and abandonment.
Policy report
Protecting education exports: minimising the damage of China’s future economic coercion
In this paper, the authors outline how Australia can protect its education exports from potential economic coercion from China, sharing specific policy recommendations.