Why does the Australia-China relationship matter?
Dr Benjamin Herscovitch is a Research Fellow within The Australian National University’s School of Regulation and Global Governance.
Navigating Australia’s relationship with China has never been more complex. It remains a vital trading partner and is critical to global supply chains. At the same time, its assertive behaviour in the Indo-Pacific, including in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, is fuelling fears of a conflict in Australia’s near neighbourhood.
As one of Australia’s leading China analysts, Dr Herscovitch explains why Australia’s relationship with China matters.
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