In March 2023, Iran announced the discovery of a large lithium deposit, posing a challenge to Australia’s dominance in supplying China with lithium. China’s demand for...
Author: Benjamin Herscovitch, ANU Even as the chokehold of Beijing’s economic coercion loosens, trade diversification remains the mantra in Canberra. The Anthony Albanese government has picked...
Abstract China is experiencing deflation as its economy faces a decline in indicators such as consumer spending, industrial production, and credit growth. This has resulted in...
Author: Stephen Nagy, International Christian University, Tokyo Deep economic cooperation in the areas of manufacturing, technology and finance has coexisted awkwardly with decades-long political and territorial...
Abstract The United States needs to gain the trust of Pacific Island countries in order to effectively engage with them. China’s expanding presence in the region...
Author: Editorial Board, ANU If a loophole exists, it will be used; if the loophole is used, it will get bigger over time. In the system...
Abstract Lithium-ion batteries, crucial for decarbonisation, rely on minerals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt. China’s dominance in mineral processing creates geopolitical volatility, but a strategic alliance...
Author: Mark Tokola, Korea Economic Institute of America On 16 August 2023, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled that China had wrongfully imposed duties on US...
Abstract China has made significant progress in maintaining food security through reforms and investment. However, challenges remain, including climate change impacts, small farms, and an aging...