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As the risks of a Taiwan invasion increase, China-relations continue to be front-of-mind for foreign policy decisions across the region. From de-risking supply chains to understanding the underperforming growth in the Chinese economy, the US and regional relationships with China are increasing in complexity and importance.
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Esther Soulard, a Senior Research Associate with the Foreign Policy and Defence Program at the United States Studies Centre

Esther Soulard

Senior Research Associate, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
Dr Gorana Grgic

Dr Gorana Grgić

Senior Lecturer in US Politics and Foreign PolicyUnited States Studies Centre
Christopher W. Bishop

Christopher W. Bishop

Non-Resident FellowUnited States Studies Centre
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Dr Fiona Cunningham

Non-Resident FellowUnited States Studies Centre
Hayley Channer, the Director of the Economic Security Program with the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney.

Hayley Channer

Director, Economic SecurityUnited States Studies Centre
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Dr Lavina Lee

Director, Foreign Policy and DefenceUnited States Studies Centre
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
China

As Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for trade talks, China comes with a strong hand

In the news byJared Mondschein
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Trade and economics

Albanese’s critical minerals deal isn’t good economics – but in Trump and Xi’s new world, bargaining chips matter

22 October 2025
In the news byHayley Channer
mining vehicle in a mine
Trade and economics

US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance

21 October 2025
Interview byHayley Channer
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Trade and economics

Critical rare earth minerals risk: US digs into China trade

16 October 2025
In the news byHayley Channer
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US politics
Conference
Sydney International Strategy Forum 2025

17 September 2025

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The Indo-Pacific

Mobilizing for a Free, Open, and Secure Indo-Pacific: A Strategic Reassessment

16 September 2025
Books and journals byDr Lavina Lee
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
Foreign policy

Democracy Sausage: Axis of upheaval

10 September 2025
Interview byJane Hardy
China

USSC Briefing Room | The role of panda diplomacy in international relations

5 September 2025
Podcast byAssociate Professor David Smith, Mari Koeck
Chinese tanks on parade
China

Be wary of Chinese ambassador’s promises of friendship

2 September 2025
Commentary byDr Lavina Lee
Chinese President Xi Jinping
China

Why cognitive warfare is Beijing’s greatest weapon

30 August 2025
Commentary byDr John Lee, Dr Lavina Lee
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
China

Differences in language on Taiwan reflect persistence of China-India mistrust

25 August 2025
Commentary byRushali Saha
US under secretary of defense for policy Elbridge Colby
Allies and partners

Elbridge Colby: Pros and cons of the defence tsar shaking up the US-Australian alliance

9 August 2025
In the news byDr Michael J. Green
Technology

USSC Briefing Room | America’s AI Action Plan unpacked

6 August 2025
Podcast byMari Koeck, Olivia Shen