China is not an enemy
According to world renowned Sinologist, Emeritus Professor Colin Mackerras AO FAHA, the downward spiral of Australia-China relations is getting near a tipping point towards a Cold War and must be stopped Read More
Colin Mackerras
The mess of Australia-China relations
COLIN MACKERRAS | The downward spiral in Australia-China relations must stop. The Australian government must take a lead towards a major and long… Read More
2020: Year of the Rat
COLIN MACKERRAS | This year the Chinese New Year falls on 25 January, somewhat earlier than usual. This time it’s the year of… Read More
Queensland China Dialogue
As the strategic dynamics of the Asia Pacific change, maintaining Queensland’s global outlook and connections with the neighbourhood has never been more vital. China is… Read More
Culture of China puts emphasis on international harmony
COLIN MACKERRAS | In 1964, I was privileged to attend the National Day parade to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the People’s Republic… Read More
Year of the pig 2019
COLIN MACKERRAS | This year the Chinese New Year falls on 5 February. Traditionally, the Chinese go by the lunar calendar. The first day… Read More
Silence on Xinjiang from Muslim-majority countries
COLIN MACKERRAS | With few exceptions, Muslim-majority countries are complying with China’s demand to extradite Chinese Muslims who have fled China’s north-western Xinjiang province. Read More
China-Australia Cooperation Forum: Promoting cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region
COLIN MACKERRAS | 中澳合作论坛: 亚洲—太平洋地区发展与合作 A Personal Perspective on a Major Conference The China-Australia Cooperation Forum was held at Fuzhou University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China,… Read More
The ‘other’ ethnic minorities in China
COLIN MACKERRAS | Among China’s 55 state-recognised ethnic minorities, the Tibetans and Uyghurs get most media attention. Mostly negative, its focus is repression and human rights… Read More
Xi Jinping’s Belt and Road: A potent symbol of change
COLIN MACKERRAS | At a time when globalisation from the West appears to be in retreat, the Belt and Road Initiative is a potent… Read More
