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For Pakistan, China’s huge energy investments may have serious political costs
China is sinking billions into energy development in rural Pakistan, much of it earmarked for renewables. That may be good for the climate and the national economy, but what about the locals?
Asia’s dangerous new geopolitics
The first week of July is not normally one that brings great events in world politics. Around that time, the northern hemisphere normally shifts into summer holiday mode. Recently, this has become less…
How to gauge China’s development in its ethnic minority regions? Watch it light up from space
For China’s ethnic minorities, the state's development programme is a matter of political control.
Why China’s currency manipulation isn’t a problem
China manipulates its currency, but without real economic effects on the rest of the world.
The forgotten history of Beijing’s first Forbidden City
Explore the hidden origins of one of China's most significant historic sites.
As an historic nuclear weapons treaty is reached, G20 leaders miss the mark on North Korea
While some countries were taking a major step toward the elimination of nuclear weapons, the US and its allies were focusing on ineffective, counter-productive sanctions against North Korea.
Why did sanctions against North Korea’s missile program fail?
The international community has been trying to stop North Korea from developing long-range missiles for decades. So how did North Korea get one?
How China could use trade to force North Korea to play nice with the West
China is North Korea's biggest trading partner by far, giving the former a great deal of leverage over the behavior of its neighbor.
Explainer: what is ballistic missile defence – and would it stop a missile from North Korea?
Intercontinental ballistic missiles, such as the one tested by North Korea this week, fly far too high and fast for current missile defence systems to engage with.
4 things to know about North and South Korea
North and South Korea explained in four questions and answers.
The West’s hyperbole on North Korea will only fuel Kim Jong-un’s propaganda
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s rhetoric and actions is brinkmanship, aimed at maintaining his domestic grip on power.
After ISIS killings in Pakistan, China blames the victims
Are Chinese lives the price to pay for doing business in Pakistan?
Climate and the G20 summit: some progress in greening economies, but more needs to be done
An expert report shows that the G20 countries are using their energy more efficiently. But there is still a long way to go.
LGBTQ rights in mainland China looking gloomy after Taiwan’s new ruling on same-sex marriage
Just as Taiwan legalised same sex marriage, China shut down the country's most iconic lesbian social media platform.
China’s grand geopolitical project threatens a new East-West divide in Europe
European countries are competing against Brussels and each other for China's affections. And that is undermining the EU.
Hong Kong marks 20 years since handover as China tightens its grip
Beijing's plans for Hong Kong aren't going down well with all its post-colonial subjects.
Born in China: a new type of Australian business
A new breed of company has appeared as Australian entrepreneurs create successful small businesses in China.
China bans streaming video as it struggles to keep up with live content
Like regulators elsewhere, Chinese authorities are unlikely to keep up with new forms of online media.
Africa is high on the G20 summit agenda. But will Trump thwart progress?
If the G20 is to remain relevant in the quest for more inclusive and fair global governance, Africa offers an historic opportunity for collective action, despite the absence of the US under Trump.
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Professor of International Politics, University of Western Australia
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Deputy Director and Professor, Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI), University of Technology Sydney
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Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Kyoritsu Women's University
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Professor of Strategic Management, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University
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Executive Director of La Trobe Asia and Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University
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Senior Lecturer, International Law; Asian Business Law, Monash University
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Emeritus Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University
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Professor of Chinese Politics; Director, Lau China Institute, King's College London
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