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The Middle

by 2SER 107.3FM

The Middle is a serious look at Australia and China relations. We look outside the bubble of suspicion and see what common ground exists.

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Episodes

  1. Reporting On China - 8 May 2019

    This episode we talk about media coverage of China, with the journalists who report on it. What are the realities of reporting from China, and does Australia's media get it right?

  2. Studying Australia - 2 May 2019

    As Chinese Australian relations develop, how does knowledge develop between the two countries? We speak to two scholars, about why Chinese universities are focusing research on Australia, and the academic ties this forges.

  3. Tea, Wine And Trade - 29 April 2019

    Trade between Australia and China is a huge and important part of both country's economies. But beyond the machinations of tariffs and trade agreements, there's the culture we trade along with our goods. This week we talk tea and wine, and how China and Australia's relationship shapes and is…

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  4. All Eyes On China - 17 April 2019

    Trading relations between Australia and China are economically vital to both countries. So what happens when national security concerns get in the way? We speak to Professor Chen Hong, of East China Normal University, and Lowy Institute Senior Fellow Richard MacGregor, about trade relations…

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  5. Laughing Matters - 10 April 2019

    Do countries have a national humour? How do China and Australia use humour, and what are its limits? Sydney comedian Jennifer Wong and Professor Jocelyn Chey discuss cultural differences in humour, and whether it has a place in international relations.

  6. A Question Of Perception - 3 April 2019

    How do China and Australia construct their national identities? And how do the two countries view one another? Professors Mobo Gao and Ying Jie Guo, delve into the history of China's self-image, its perception of the West, and the view from Australia.

  7. Season 2 Preview

    The Middle aims to shed more light than heat on the vital and often widely misunderstood relationship between Australia and the world’s newest superpower, China.

  8. A Handshake and a Bow - 11 December 2018

    China is one of Australia's key trading partners in the Asia Pacific. Have we built a partnership or dependence?

  9. Everyday Rejection - 4 December 2018

    Why racist attitudes towards the Chinese exist in Australia and how these are countered by celebrations of Australia's multiculturalism

  10. Learning Things the Hard Way - 26 November 2011

    China is the number one importer of international students in Australia; with over half a million enrolments in Australian schools. How can schools and local students adjust to receive this huge influx of Chinese nationals?

  11. The Rule of Three - 20 November 2018

    Trump's America has declared (trade) war on China. Which side will Australia fight for?

  12. Politics and Publicity Tricks - 13 November 2018

    A look into the Australia's political attitudes towards China and how policies have shaped Australia's perceptions of the Middle Kingdom.

  13. The Story of (A)Us - 2 November 2018

    An introduction into The Middle, plus an exploration into the history of Sino-Australian relations and Chinese migration in Australia over the last 200 years.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Middle is a serious look at Australia and China relations. We look outside the bubble of suspicion and see what common ground exists.

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2SER 107.3FM

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The Middle is a serious look at Australia and China relations. We look outside the bubble of suspicion and see what common ground exists.

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