Re-Orienting Australia-China Relations

Overview

Drawing on contributors from academic and policy communities, this volume explores the major aspects of Australia-China relations.

Australia and Taiwan

The frequently overlooked connection between Australia and Taiwan is also considered to allow readers to reach a full appreciation of the restraints engendered by the relationship with China as well as its many benefits.

Analytical Approach

Moving beyond the traditional state-centric analysis, the work incorporates new material on sub-state relations as well as examining the impact of global economic and social forces on the Australia-China friendship.

Significance

In addition to providing a contemporary understanding of the bilateral ties, this work also provides a benchmark against which Australia’s other relations with the countries of East Asia can be measured.