The absence of Chinese literature in Australia is holding us back from truly engaging with the Asian Century, writes Freya Cox.

Australian influence in the Pacific is being prevented from reaching its full potential by a flawed program of aid and outreach, Mark Wilson writes.

The celebrations were more than simple festivities, but rather a chance to bolster national pride and display China's military might, Amy Shi writes.

The US-China trade war is symptomatic of Trump’s attempts at defining his first term in office, but he’s not doing enough to address domestic issues, Ethan Gardiner writes.

China's increasingly assertive role in the global economic system has been met with apprehension by the West. However, when it comes to global trade, China is merely following in the footsteps of the great powers before it, writes Hannah Lee. 

In China, popular dating shows are being used to promote Xi Jinping’s changing national ideology. Luka Vertessy looks at dating, and politics in Chinese pop culture.

In order to counter increasing Chinese influence, Australia needs to work at developing a closer relationship with Timor-Leste, Andrea Soriano writes.

China has been known for its pursuit of gold medals since its re-entry into the Olympics in 1980. But is China’s gold-or-bust attitude shifting? Although there is still a way to go, things are slowly changing for the better, Rebecca Zhong writes.

The decision to exclude international students from interning at Parliament House is unlikely to improve Australia’s security significantly, Nathan Attrill writes.

Taiwanese youth are increasingly identifying with Taiwan and not China, but President Tsai Ing-wen must continue to grapple with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) abroad and the Kuomintang (KMT) at home, Graeme Read writes.