Sportswash!

The failure of the international community to respond to the Uyghurs’ plight speaks to the self interest of governments, multinational corporations and organisations like the International Olympic Committee to retain profitable relations with Beijing.

Red herrings and White Tailed Deer

China’s dismal Winter Olympics may have backfired as a propaganda exercise, but the Chinese Communist Party is using every avenue to push its agenda on the world stage, including investment in western games and films to spike content and a well funded cultural propaganda campaign.

Containing China’s ‘grey zone’ aggression

China’s increasing use of grey-zone operations in the South China Sea undermines national sovereignty, international governance, and the US alliance structure in the region. It is essential that US and regional policymakers confront Chinese assertiveness.

Falling into China’s technology trap

China’s communist party sees technology as a tool to tighten its grip on internal dissent and extend its power overseas, and so Chinese attempts to standardise technology around the world should be viewed with caution.

Beijing’s sinking reputation in the South China Sea

The situation in the South China Sea continues to deteriorate and China’s neighbours are growing increasingly disillusioned about its long-term intentions.

War by any other name

The real danger of cyberwarfare is not that it will replace physical military operations, but that it will incite them.

An icy winter games

Should Australian officials and dignitaries travel with our athletes to Beijing in February for the Winter Olympics?

Big stick or feather duster?

Strong alliances, like the new AUKUS agreement, are more likely to deter war with China than appeasement based on faith in Chinese benevolence once its demands are met.

From Mao to now

David Shambaugh’s new book is essential reading for anyone interested in the power plays which shape the Chinese Communist party.

Fly the red ensign, not the white flag

While Hugh White preaches appeasement and surrender, Australia and its allies can stand up to Chinese bullying and aggression on the international stage.

The defence of Australia begins in Taiwan

China is building up its military at breakneck speed and preparing to strike at Taiwan. While its apologists will frame the invasion as inevitable, and in internal affair, Australia and the world’s democracies cannot stand helplessly aside.

Where is Peng Shuai?

As international concern about Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai’s whereabouts grows and more of the world’s top tennis stars weigh in, Beijing’s propagandists are floundering.