Weekends with Luke Grant
The China Files with Chris Smith
Playlist by Weekends with Luke GrantThe China Files with Chris Smith examines China's emergence as a global superpower and its plans for Australia and the Indo-Pacific. Emboldened by its relentless economic growth, China's increasingly…19 clip(s) in playlist
Does Xi Jingping's third term bring increased risk? with Peter Jennings
In the final episode of the China Files for 2022, Chris is joined by Peter Jennings, former executive director and current senior fellow at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, and principle of Peter Jennings Strategy Consultants. Peter expertly unpacks the implications of Xi Jingping's appo…
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The Leadership of Xi Jingping with Michael Smith
The National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party has pushed Xi Jingping's leadership into a second decade. What implications does this have for the country - and indeed, the world? To discuss this, Chris is joined by the Australian Financial Review's North Asia correspondent, Michael Smith.
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China's Stranglehold on Rare Earths and What it Means for Australia, with Lincoln Parker
Over 56% of Electric Vehicle batteries come from China. It's a fact that's little thought about, but has massive implications for Australia's EV policies, sovereignty and security. Defence and technology development expert and the chair of the Liberal Party's Defence and National Security Policy …
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China's Future Leadership and the National Congress with Andrew Phelan
The Communist Party of China's top leaders are set to converge for a historic meeting in just ten days time. What will this mean for the country's future - and for ours? This episode's expert guest, former Australia-China Council scholar and businessman Andrew Phelan, helps answer these questions.
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Biden's Reaffirmed Stance on China with Professor Clive Hamilton
Clive Hamilton is a Professor of Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University in Canberra, who has authored two books on China: 'Silent Invasion: China's Influence in Australia' and 'Hidden Hand: Exposing How The Chinese Communist Party Is Reshaping The World.' He shares his insights on China's ambit…
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China's Strategic Ties to Russia with Professor Paul Dibb
China and Russia are increasingly being mentioned in the same breaths. Just how close are these two autocratic superpowers? And how does this relationship influence their presences on the world stage? For expert insight into this question, Chris is joined by former defense intelligence official and…
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China's Past, Our Region's Future with Emeritus Professor John Fitzgerald
One of the biggest questions that underscores everything to do with current tensions between China and Australia, and within our region more broadly, is simply 'how did we get here?' This week, expert guest Emeritus Professor John Fitzgerald from the Centre for Social Impact at Swinburne University…
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Will China's plans for the Indo Pacific shift? With Professor Greg Barton
The tense China-Taiwan relationship already has a history spanning over 40 years, and even though its intensity has reached new heights within the previous two, there are many factors at play that will continue to shift its course - and determine the wisest response for the rest of the world. This …
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China and Taiwan with Dr Roger Huang
As tensions and speculations swirl through our news cycle in regard to China's intentions for Taiwan, how does it feel to be a citizen there? What is the mood, the mindset? And what actions and preparations are being taken? For these insights and more, Chris is joined by expert guest Dr Roger Huan…
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Pelosi, Taiwan and the truth about our region's security with Senator James Paterson
After a tense week in US - China relations, Chris unpacks the happenings and implications of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Plus, Senator James Paterson discusses an important question - how much does the public really know about our region's security?
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