Some Chinese scholars say a stable relationship does not necessarily mean a friendly one. Yet, most agree Australia is viewing ties with China more pragmatically.
- Postdoctoral Fellow in China Studies, Australian National University
Albanese’s China visit has focussed on boosting the economic partnership while avoiding any ideological grandstanding on points of difference.
Aspiring business people and lawyers are taught how to work with China, but our future politicians, policymakers and journalists do not always receive the same practical instruction.
Understanding China’s perspectives on ocean governance – and where they come from – is vital to forging a path forward on disputes over contested waters.
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