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The ACRI Podcast
by Australia-China Relations Institute
The Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI) is an independent, non-partisan research institute established in 2014 by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Chinese studies centres exist in other Australian universities. UTS:ACRI, however, is Australia’s first and only research institute devoted to studying the relationship of these countries. UTS:ACRI seeks to inform Australia’s engagement with China through research, analysis and dialogue grounded in scholarly rigour. The ACRI Podcast is a discussion of issues in the Australia-China relationship, touching on economics, business, foreign policy, domestic politics, history and culture. It features conversations with academics, experts, businesspeople, policymakers and authors from Australia and overseas. For more information on UTS:ACRI, visit our website: australiachinarelations.org. Follow us on Twitter @acri_uts. ACRI Podcast theme music by Sam J Mitchell.
Episodes
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Australia's export mix, industrial base and economic resilience challenge
UTS:ACRI research report 'Australia's export mix, industrial base and economic resilience challenge': https://bit.ly/3q3cn1Y An explainer of 'Australia's export mix, industrial base and economic resilience challenge', a research report by the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University…
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Australia’s export exposure to China: Assessing the costs of disruption
UTS:ACRI working paper 'Australia’s export exposure to China: Assessing the costs of disruption': https://bit.ly/3DVzfFj An explainer of 'Australia's export exposure to China: Assessing the costs of disruption', a working paper by the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of...
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44. COVID-19: US-China war of words and geopolitical implications - with Xie Tao
In this episode of the UTS:ACRI Podcast’s new series delivering analysis of COVID-19 and its impacts within the context of the Australia-China relationship, UTS:ACRI Director Professor James Laurenceson is joined by Professor Xie Tao, Dean of the School of International Relations and Diplomacy at...
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43. COVID-19: Supply-chain risks and foreign investment - with Jeffrey Wilson
In this episode of the UTS:ACRI Podcast’s new series delivering analysis of COVID-19 and its impacts within the context of the Australia-China relationship, UTS:ACRI Director Professor James Laurenceson is joined by Dr Jeffrey Wilson, Research Director at the Perth USAsia Centre and a specialist…
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42. COVID-19: What is the Australia-China economic impact? - with James Laurenceson
As the unprecedented public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to permeate into both daily life and the broader currents of international affairs, it is clear that what began as an outbreak of a novel coronavirus in mainland China has mutated into a globalised ‘grey rhino’ event…
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41. Australia-China artificial intelligence research collaboration - with Michael Zhou
An increasingly scrutinised aspect of Australia's relationship with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is collaboration – particularly between universities – in scientific research, especially into what are deemed sensitive fields such as artificial intelligence (AI). Artificial intelligence…
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40. Nationalism and the People's Republic of China - with Rowan Callick
Nationalism has a complex history in post-Qing dynasty China, such that there are few – if any – absolutes in the conceptualisations and manifestations of its various forms. However, it has retained several distinct characteristics throughout the 20th century and early 21st century. Common…
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39. Australia and the Belt and Road Initiative: Latest developments – with Dirk van der Kley
Conceptually defined as a program of connectivity enhancement and written into the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) charter in 2017, the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a key pillar of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) foreign policy agenda. But the BRI is the subject of strong...
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38. Cybersecurity: Developments in the PRC and implications for Australia - with Greg Austin
The development and uptake of cyber-systems has been rapid and widespread in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The PRC government has consequently sought to develop a stronger cybersecurity policy, with President Xi Jinping personally taking control of the Cyberspace Administration of China.…
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37. Australia, the PRC and human rights - with Jocelyn Chey and Richard Broinowski
As the Australia-China bilateral relationship has grown since the establishment of formal diplomatic relations in 1972, discourse on the relationship has tended to be dominated by economic and strategic issues. Human rights are a part of the relationship that sometimes struggles to get the...
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36. China's cities: Opportunities beyond tier 1 - with Nick Henderson
As China’s domestic economy and per capita income has grown since the beginning of the Chinese government’s ‘reform and opening up’ strategy, the opportunities presented by the Chinese market for global businesses have become widely known. Yet the bulk of international attention is focused on a…
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35. Australia, the PRC, and the Pacific - with Tess Newton Cain
The Pacific has become much more central to foreign policy discussions in Australia over the last few years, with clear political bipartisanship on the need to forge closer ties with Pacific nations. Prime Minister Scott Morrison in November last year declared that Australia would ‘step up’ in…
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34. Japan-China relations and implications for Australia - with Amy King
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Japan have long had a fraught relationship, with tensions deeply rooted in history. The rift between the two countries was deepened by an escalation of friction over the East China Sea in 2012. In May 2018 Beijing and Tokyo agreed to set up a security...
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33. Xinjiang's re-education camps - with Fergus Ryan and Nathan Ruser
Since early 2017, there have been disturbing reports of the arbitrary extrajudicial detention of ethnic and religious minorities in China’s Xinjiang province. What does the evidence show about the function and scale of the facilities? How have Chinese state media portrayed the situation in...
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32. The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement and Australian business - with Tamara Oyarce
December 2018 marks three years since the China-Australia Free Trade Agreeement (ChAFTA) entered into force. What is the significance of the agreement? What impact has ChAFTA had on Australian businesses? Has it aided their internationalisation and operation in the Chinese market? Tamara Oyarce,...
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31. Australia's South China Sea policy - with Andrew Chubb
The Australian government regularly expresses concern about territorial disputes in the South China Sea and China’s militarisation of disputed features there. But what is the Australian government doing about it, and has it been effective? Andrew Chubb, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Columbia-Harvard...
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30. Australian media discourse on China - with James Laurenceson
When Australia talks about China, the China Opportunity and the China Challenge forms part of the discourse. The China Opportunity reflects the enormous economic benefits that Australia already derives from its $184 billion trade relationship with China. The China Challenge reflects the reality...
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29. Russia-China relations: Strategic intimacy or soft competition? - with Alexey Muraviev
Russia-China relations have a complex history. Recently, with the Trump administration’s hardening China policy, often contradictory Russia policy, and perceived abandonment of US allies and partners, Russia and China appear closer than ever. Where do their interests converge and diverge? Is…
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Australian and PRC government conceptions of the international order - with Simone van Nieuwenhuizen
In Australia, discussion of the current state and future of the international order is thriving. This discussion has been precipitated by the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s growing economic and political importance, as well as questions surrounding US commitment to the existing order. How do...
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27. Australian participation in Asia-Pacific infrastructure initiatives - with Jeffrey Wilson
While the Asia-Pacific region has well-developed institutional infrastructure, its physical infrastructure lags behind. This constrains economic integration and undermines development efforts. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), as well as infrastructure initiatives introduced by other...
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26. Australian responses to a changing world - with Nick Bisley
Australia faces an international environment unlike any it has faced since becoming an independent foreign policy player in the 1940s. The economic and political rise of China, uncertainty about US leadership and power, and concerns regarding the sustainability of existing institutions have...
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25. Chinese-Australians and the Australia-China relationship - with Jieh-Yung Lo
Australia-China relations are currently strained. There is much media discussion about international students and political donors from China. However, views of Chinese-Australians appear to receive less consideration. What does the Chinese-Australian community think about the current debate?…
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24. China policy in New Zealand and Australia - with Jason Young
New Zealand and Australia are geographically close, and similar in many ways. When it comes to China policy, there are similarities but also important differences. Both countries have witnessed intensifying debate about Chinese Government influence or interference; the extent to which our…
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23. Cultural diversity in Australian leadership - with Philipp Ivanov
We like to think of Australia as a multicultural and inclusive nation. But a new report, 'Leading for change: A blueprint for cultural diversity and inclusive leadership revisited', reveals that despite the cultural diversity of Australia’s population, the majority of leadership in business,...
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22. Expectations and experiences of Chinese university students in Australia - with Fran Martin
For about a year now, there has been heated debate about Chinese international students on Australian university campuses. In 2017 media reported on four incidents involving Chinese students protesting lecture content. Some commentators have claimed that Chinese students are brainwashed prior to...
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21. China's aid in the Pacific - with Merriden Varrall
In recent years, China’s aid in the Pacific has come under increased scrutiny. Some suggest that China’s infrastructure projects and loans lead to unsustainable levels of debt for countries in the region, and that aid programs could lead to pro-China policy positions. The Chinese government has...
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20. The new Chinese in Australia - with Barry Li
Australia is a country built on immigration, and the Chinese diaspora forms an important part of Australian society. Yet there is often a lack of understanding about this community. Who are the ‘new Chinese’? What are their experiences of living in Australia? What are their views about the…
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19. Chinese and Australian attitudes towards regionalism - with He Baogang
The term ‘Indo-Pacific’ is increasingly used by Australian academics and policymakers to describe the region in which Australia is located. It is often argued that with China’s – and Asia’s – growing economic importance to Australia, the country faces an identity crisis as it comes to terms with...
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18. China's ageing population - with Lauren Johnston
Some analysts suggest that China’s long-term economic development prospects are stymied by its ageing population, and claim that China will ‘grow old before it gets rich’. Does this mean China will never get rich? Are countries more likely to become rich if their population is young? How do...
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17. China's phantom democracy - with John Keane
Some observers describe China as an authoritarian regime or dictatorship. China is often perceived in these terms due to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) apparent control over every aspect of China’s political life. Are there elements of democracy in China’s political system? What are the...
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16. Learning Chinese in Australia - with Tom Shugg
As Australia’s relationship with China expands, improved China literacy and a grasp of the Chinese language are becoming increasingly important. Despite this, studies indicate the numbers of fluent non-native speakers and learners of Chinese at all stages of education remain low. Why aren’t more...
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15. Australia-China relations: The view from China - with Diane Hu
Over the last 12 months, the Australia-China relationship has faced significant challenges. Amidst discussion of China’s sharp power and debate over Chinese Communist Party and Chinese government influence in Australia, there have been suggestions that students from the People’s Republic of China...
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14. Developments in China's legal system - with Colin Hawes
Over the last 10 to 15 years, China's legal system has significantly improved in many areas. For example, transparency has been enhanced through the introduction of an ‘open trials network’, which live-streams court trials across China. However, there is still much room for improvement. Human...
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13. China's role in the global green shift - with John Mathews
China has paid a heavy price for its large-scale industrialisation. While it has driven China’s economic growth, China’s use of fossil fuels has resulted in unhealthy urban pollution. This has encouraged the Chinese government to re-assess its reliance on fossil fuels and focus on renewable…
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12. China policy in Canada and Australia - with Gordon Houlden
China has become an important economic partner for both Australia and Canada. How do the Australian and Canadian publics view China? What are the differences and similarities in government policies and attitudes towards China? What role does the US play in the formulation of China policy in both...
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11. The future of Australia-China relations - with Colin Mackerras
What are Western perspectives on China and how have they evolved since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949? How have Australians responded to China’s rise? How should Australia balance its relationships between China and the United States? How should Australians prepare…
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10. Australia and China's shared history - with Robert Macklin
The Australia-China relationship goes back almost 200 years. Who were the first Chinese migrants to Australia, and how were they treated? Who was ‘Morrison of Peking’ and what role did he play in promoting bilateral understanding? Why did Australia decide not to recognise the People’s Republic of...
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9. Chinese investment in Australia - with Li Wei
What are the expected effects of China’s recently introduced capital controls on the Australian economy? How do Chinese companies view Australia’s foreign investment approvals process? Do differences in values between Australia and China adversely affect the investment relationship? Li Wei,...
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8. The White Australia policy, Arthur Calwell & immigration via the China route - with Jayne Persian
The White Australia policy, introduced in 1901, placed severe restrictions on the immigration of non-British and non-white persons. Under Arthur Calwell, Australia’s first Immigration Minister (1945-49) these restrictions were relaxed somewhat, but still remained prohibitive to Asian immigrants....
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7. Chinese students in Australia - with Wanning Sun
There are more than 160,000 Chinese students in Australian educational institutions. While their contributions to Australian society have been widely acknowledged, the media have recently focused on several incidents in which Chinese students have challenged or criticised lecturers on Australian...
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6. China's new Maoists - with Simone van Nieuwenhuizen
Who are China’s new Maoists and what influence do they have in contemporary China? How does the Chinese Communist Party attempt to control and manipulate the historical narrative of Mao? Why have China’s new Maoists expressed admiration for US President Donald Trump? Simone van Nieuwenhuizen,...
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5. Australian business in China: A view from the trenches - with Udo Doring
How successful has the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) been in promoting bilateral trade and investment, and how can the relationship be improved? How do developments in the strategic space impact business activities on the ground? Udo Doring, Chief Executive Officer of AustCham...
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4. US-China relations and East Asian politics - with Xie Tao
How do the US public and policymakers view the military and economic dimensions of China’s rise? What effects do the collective memory of the Sino-Japanese War and the ‘century of humiliation’ have on China’s foreign policy? Xie Tao, Professor of Political Science at the School of English and...
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3. China's Belt and Road Initiative, geoeconomics and Australia-China relations - with Jane Golley
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been described as a tool with geoeconomic implications, if not intent. What does this mean and how should Australia respond? Jane Golley, Deputy Director of the Australian National University’s Centre on China in the World, joins James Laurenceson…
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2. China's one child policy - with Mei Fong
China’s one child policy was introduced by the Chinese Government in the post-Mao era in an attempt to curb the country’s population growth, which policymakers saw as an impediment to China’s economic development. Although the Chinese Government replaced it with a ‘two child policy’ in January...
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1. Australia's LNG export outlook – with Xunpeng Shi
LNG will soon replace coking coal as Australia’s second largest export commodity, and Australia is expected to become the world’s largest exporter of LNG by 2018. Xunpeng Shi, Principal Research Fellow at the Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI) at the University of Technology Sydney, joins...
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The Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI) is an independent, non-partisan research institute established in 2014 by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Chinese studies centres exist in other Australian universities. UTS:ACRI, however, is Australia’s first and only research institute devoted to studying the relationship of these countries. UTS:ACRI seeks to inform Australia’s engagement with China through research, analysis and dialogue grounded in scholarly rigour. The ACRI Podcast is a discussion of issues in the Australia-China relationship, touching on economics, business, foreign policy, domestic politics, history and culture. It features conversations with academics, experts, businesspeople, policymakers and authors from Australia and overseas. For more information on UTS:ACRI, visit our website: australiachinarelations.org. Follow us on Twitter @acri_uts. ACRI Podcast theme music by Sam J Mitchell.
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