A parade of global leaders through Beijing is good for optics. But this visibility does not necessarily translate into global leadership.
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Both sides need to realise there will be no ‘winner’ in their rivalry. Instead, they can learn to coexist through mutual restraint and continued engagement.
Beijing has denounced US-Israeli action in Iran, but has not rushed to come to the aid of its regional ally.
Anti-Japanese sentiment aside, China’s diplomatic strategy has moved past ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy.
Economic interests can motivate local governments in China to pursue policies that result in excessive growth and can lead to unintended foreign policy consequences.
Once censored, Chinese scholars are increasingly voicing their concerns over a partnership they see as limited and costly for Beijing.
In this podcast, senior fellow from the Lowy Institute and expert on Asia Richard McGregor joins The Conversation to canvass the prime minister's coming trip to China.
Beijing has dialled back its aggressive stance and is adopting a more proactive and confident diplomacy to counter US encirclement.
A Chinese studies expert analyses Xi Jinping’s 104-minute speech opening the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China.
China’s Belt and Road initiative offers advantages and drawbacks for renewable energy development worldwide.
The UK’s plans for post-Brexit trade and investment in Africa are pint-sized by the standards of other major players.
In the footsteps of US foriegn policy blunders, China is making friends and influencing people in Latin America.
Disruptive technology is fundamentally reshaping global security, and potentially laying the ground for a US-China conflict.
The astonishing sight of two Korean leaders crossing the border that divides them is just a first step.
No-one knows quite how things will play out, but most likely Xi will bend the norms of the party to allow him to place enough supporters in key posts without completely upending the system.
New film has broken China’s box office record while projecting soft power for Beijing.
It’s the end of the world (order) as we know it.
Intentionally or not, Trump’s approach to North Korea makes more sense than many people think.
European countries are competing against Brussels and each other for China’s affections. And that is undermining the EU.
China’s conventional military assets are intimidating enough, but its latest technological advances could transform the military balance in its neighbourhood.
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Lecturer, University of Aberdeen
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Associate Professor in Chinese Studies, The University of Western Australia
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Director, China and Asia Security Programme, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and, University of Sydney
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