Michael Sainsbury
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Albanese must go beyond the photo ops and develop real ties with Indonesia
The prime minister and Penny Wong are saying all the right things in Jakarta, but to build on the relationship more than words are needed. → Read More
Backyard blues: anti-democratic forces rise across Asia as autocrats grab more power in pandemic
Even in functioning democracies in the Asian region, many leaders have embraced authoritarian traits. → Read More
Indonesia’s struggle with COVID could end up shaping our neighbourhood for the worse
The state of Indonesia's COVID-19 outbreak means Australia may come to regret its reduced aid to south-east Asia. → Read More
Australian universities tread softly, softly to catch and keep Chinese students
Concerns about self-censorship at a whole range of levels in unis are real and have been well documented. → Read More
TikTok’s troubles grow as tit for tat trade war focuses on Chinese technologies
TikTok is trying to distance itself from Beijing, but could growing tensions with China make it the next Huawei? → Read More
Australians will feel Beijing’s weight if they step out of line in Hong Kong
Sweeping new security laws in Hong Kong are designed to catch anyone the Chinese Communist Party doesn't like — including foreigners. → Read More
COVID-19 economic crisis: Australia won't get another free ride from China
China provided support to Australia in the wake of the 2008 GFC. But this time, the Chinese government will be focused on internal issues. → Read More
Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil snuffed out as Beijing flexes its muscles and might
Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square commemorations have been seen as a rallying point for democracy. Now, with China encroaching and the US in turmoil, things are different. → Read More
Beijing's Hong Kong plans may lead to an exodus, and Australia must be ready
It's not just Australia's diplomatic interests threatened by China's tightening grip on Hong Kong — thousands of Australian businesses call Hong Kong home. Will the promise of eased protests keep them there? → Read More
Crumbling sandstone: scandals and finances take the gowns at University of Adelaide to town
The University of Adelaide is the latest institution to be beset by scandal, with an ICAC investigation nowunderway. → Read More
With the other China, Australia plays it smart and smarter
A shift towards supporting Taiwan is sound foreign policy for an Australian government scrambling to reign in China. → Read More
Kevin Rudd's think tank opens up new questions in China debate
Critics are questioning whether the Kevin Rudd-helmed Asia Society Policy Institute can avoid kowtowing to China. → Read More
Australian universities are 'frantic' amid coronavirus fallout
The coronavirus fallout could quickly transform from problematic into a full-blown crisis. For now, universities are left in the dark. → Read More
Coronarvirus in Wuhan: inside the world's biggest quarantine centre
For the many millions of people living in Hebei’s new coronavirus quarantine cities, this might be the new normal for sometime to come. → Read More
‘Something has to give’: Timor-Leste slowdown looms amid government chaos
Timor-Leste is facing the prospect of recession, after a ruling party abstained from supporting its own budget. → Read More
Beijing influence-peddling falls short in Taiwan
Australia will be heartened by Tsai Ing-wen's reelection in Taiwan, but should expect regional tensions to escalate. → Read More
Australian business ramps up China lobbying, with help from the United Front
Australia's business elites continue to rub shoulders with the United Front Work Department — a secretive arm of the Chinese Communist Party. → Read More
How Hong Kong protests are forcing Australia's hand on China
Protest and counter-protests across the country have shown the CCP has more internal support than Australia bargained for. → Read More
Hong Kong protests, ties to Trump have worsened the Australia-China relationship
Not since Bob Hawke granted asylum to Chinese students living in Australia has Australia's relationship with China been so fraught. → Read More
Are Chinese triads operating in Australia? You can bet on it.
The allegations against Crown Resorts are far from the first reports we've heard of triads operating in Australia. → Read More