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The proposal that US attempts to counter the PRC can only be achieved through likeminded countries pooling tech, economic and military capabilities was explored by @j-laurenceson.bsky.social and Naoise McDonagh in a recent AU Centre for International Trade & Investment webinar

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Exploring the Campbell/Doshi vision for 'pooled' capabilities
ACITI was pleased to host a discussion on the Foreign Affairs article by Kurt Campbell and Rush Doshi proposing that 'likeminded' countries pool their technological, economic and military capabilities to counter China. ACITI was joined by Professor James Laurencenson and Dr Naoise McDonagh in exploring the realities the article grapples with as well as problems with what Campbell and Doshi propose.
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"We just can’t go all in on AUKUS, all in on the United States, all in on containing China and imagine that our trade with China, which is paying for our submarines, can actually be sustained. It can’t," @j-laurenceson.bsky.social tells @nbcnews.com bit.ly/4iOIwSy
After Canada, Trump could drag down conservatives in another election in Australia
The Opposition Coalition was poised to return to power before Trump’s inauguration, but has lost support among voters worried about how their government will handle him.
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ABC Vote Compass data on voters' views on Australia-PRC relations is analysed by @j-laurenceson.bsky.social and discussed in the context of 2024 UTS:ACRI/BIDA Poll findings by @elenacollinson.bsky.social and Paul Burke - via @abcnewsnetau.bsky.social bit.ly/3YqC7Wu
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The implications of the ongoing trade war for the PRC's economy, global supply chains and the broader region are explored by @j-laurenceson.bsky.social, Dan Wang @eurasiagroup.net and Bert Hofman, former World Bank Country Director, China in a Griffith Asia Institute webinar.

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Trump's tariffs and China's trade: What's next?
As US–China trade tensions escalate with tariffs exceeding 100%, this timely webinar explores the implications of ongoing trade wars for China’s economy, global supply chains, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by the Griffith Asia Institute, the discussion brings together a panel of renowned experts to unpack China’s strategic responses, potential trade spillovers into neighbouring countries, and what this all means for regional partners like Australia. Speakers include: Dan Wang – China Director, Eurasia Group Bert Hofman – Former Director, East Asia Institute (NUS) & former World Bank Country Director, China James Laurenceson – Director, Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS) Moderator: Professor Christoph Nedopil Wang, Director, Griffith Asia Institute
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For our Perth-based followers: @j-laurenceson.bsky.social will join former Ambassador Geoff Raby and Gordon Flake @perthusasia.bsky.social to discuss 'What does great power competition in today’s world mean for Australia?'. May 7, 12-2.30pm AWST, Ritz Carlton, Perth

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ACBC WA Hosts: Great Game On
What does Great Power competition in today’s world mean for Australia?
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"Australian universities 'underweighted' appreciation of security threats has given way to a simplistic 'culture of caution'... a forthcoming book chapter argues"

@timeshighered.bsky.social reports on a soon-to-be-published paper by @j-laurenceson.bsky.social bit.ly/3RqNt94
Australia ‘oversimplifies’ China research collaboration risks
National security U-turn ‘cutting Australia off from knowledge creation frontier’ just as US turns its back on collaboration
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Following reports that countries wanting US tariff relief will be pressured to curb their trade with the PRC, @j-laurenceson.bsky.social examines the question 'Should Australia line up with the US and form an anti-China economic bloc?' in @canberratimes.bsky.social bit.ly/4lHehzN
If China had done this, there would have been uniform outrage
Australia's political leaders must do better.
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by James Laurenceson

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Both sides of Australian politics have committed to spiking Chinese ownership of the lease to operate Darwin Port. Media reports frequently cite "defence experts" who claim its necessary to protect national security. But is it true? 👇 theconversation.com/alarmist-non...
‘Alarmist nonsense’: Labor and Coalition dismissed security risks over the Port of Darwin for years. What’s changed?
Successive governments have reviewed the deal to lease the port to a Chinese company and found no cause for concern. Both major parties have made a sudden about-face.
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Recordings are now available for 'ChAFTA: Assessing outcomes a decade on', featuring Trade Minister Don Farrell, former Trade Ministers Andrew Robb and Craig Emerson, columnist Glenda Korporaal, PRC Min-Counsellor Gao Feng, and @j-laurenceson.bsky.social

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ANALYSIS | ChAFTA: An Australian assessment of core outcomes a decade on

With ChAFTA now a decade in operation, @j-laurenceson.bsky.social provides an Australian assessment of core outcomes against a backdrop of claims by advocates and critics of the deal bit.ly/3RCdbHE
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On suggestions that US tariffs may spur on tech and AI development in the PRC, "[T]his 'spurring' is already locked in," @j-laurenceson.bsky.social tells @capitalbrief.com bit.ly/3RD3CrO
How Trump's tariffs could backfire and embolden China
Trump’s sweeping new tariffs aim to protect US industry. But experts warn they could accelerate China’s economic rise and reshape global trade dynamics.
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by James Laurenceson

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On US tariffs, pleased to offer some comments from an Australian perspective to James Curran at AFR. The moves "hasten the US path towards economic irrelevance in Australia’s region". And surely no-one buys "friend-shoring" anymore? afr.com/policy/forei...

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The US turn against Australia and the Asia-Pacific is about far more than tariffs. Now threatening the academic freedom of American and Australian researchers, the Q must be asked whether agreements with US institutions will now require notifying Canberra. timeshighereducation.com/news/confuci...

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'Ambiguous alignment: Australia navigating US-China rivalry in the post-AUKUS era'

@j-laurenceson.bsky.social makes the case that post-AUKUS, Australia has not comprehensively abandoned its hedging strategy in China International Strategy Review. Open access: bit.ly/44esjSW
Ambiguous alignment: Australia navigating US–China rivalry in the post-AUKUS era - China International Strategy Review
As Great Power rivalry in the Asia–Pacific has intensified, Australia has widely come to be seen as a prototypical Balancer. By lending its modest weight in support of its long-time security ally, the...
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"While AU has shifted towards a more realist approach in military matters...its economic strategy continues to reflect a strong attachment to liberalism...This is evident in AU’s handling of past CN economic coercion" - @j-laurenceson.bsky.social in @eastasiaforum.bsky.social bit.ly/3RnmHhF
Australia balances between realism and liberalism
Australia’s foreign policy is navigating the balance between realist security partnerships and a steadfast commitment to liberal economic principles.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON | China Matters-UTS:ACRI Fellowship 2025-2026

The Fellowship is an opportunity for an Australian early-career researcher in the field of China Studies, examining issues of policy relevance for Australia. Apply now: bit.ly/3DKfyVJ
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by James Laurenceson

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Australia has widely come to be seen as a prototypical IR Balancer against China, having abandoned its hedging strategy around 2017. I don't think that's right. Pleased to share my latest peer-reviewed article in China International Strategy Review. 👇
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Ambiguous alignment: Australia navigating US–China rivalry in the post-AUKUS era
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by James Laurenceson

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There’s a common line that Australia always just follows the US. I hear this particularly often in China. In fact, Australia’s foreign policy is much more sophisticated than that. New in East Asia Forum👇
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Australia balances between realism and liberalism
Australia’s foreign policy is navigating the balance between realist security partnerships and a steadfast commitment to liberal economic principles.
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As we near 10 yrs since ChAFTA's signing, join @acri-uts.bsky.social & the ACBC to hear from Trade Minister Don Farrell and former trade ministers Robb & Emerson, w/ mod Glenda Korporaal. @j-laurenceson.bsky.social will also present the findings of a forthcoming analysis of the deal bit.ly/4j3ynSD
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by James Laurenceson

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"The government and the opposition are largely mute on the threat of such blatant “foreign interference” in Australian university research efforts despite their regular admonitions against any such behaviour from China". Even more so the broader USA 啦啦隊... www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Friendly fire hits Australian universities
Local universities are caught up in Donald Trump’s culture wars. But the threat is partly home-grown and self-inflicted.
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On Australian industries benefiting from the PRC's trade hits on the US and Canada, "This has got nothing to do with morals or geopolitical sympathies. It’s just business," @j-laurenceson.bsky.social tells the Australian bit.ly/4bO0bYE
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by James Laurenceson

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Neither Canberra nor Australian business would try to spin the Trump administration's trade policy as a positive for Australia overall. That said, there will be some opportunities too, as Will Glasgow points out in The OZ. Happy to offer some comments. www.theaustralian.com.au/world/austra...

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Apply now for the China Matters-UTS:ACRI Fellowship 2025-2026

The Fellowship is an opportunity for an Australian early-career researcher in the field of China Studies, examining issues of policy relevance for Australia. More information: bit.ly/3QPqjIY
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by James Laurenceson

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When China hit Australia with trade punishment in 2020, Canberra didn’t respond to stupid with stupid. But unsurprisingly, Australian public opinion towards China slumped. The same dynamic will now play out with the US. Best wishes to 🇺🇸 diplomats managing the self-inflicted fall out.
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With the US putting tariffs on Australian steel&aluminium because, apparently, they are a national security threat, it's not all bad news. With CN putting tariffs on US exports of beef & more, some AU exporters are well positioned to advance the national interest! 加油! www.nytimes.com/2025/03/10/b...
China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect
The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.
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WEBINAR | Are the best days of the Australia-China business and trade relationship over?

Lauren Gilbert, Austrade Guangzhou; Vaughn Barber, AustCham China; and Murray Davis, Meat & Livestock Australia will provide an on-the-ground perspective. Mar 10, 12.00pm AEDT, online. Register: bit.ly/4hXGsbp
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