Marina Yue Zhang

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Dr. Marina Yue Zhang is an associate professor at the Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney (UTS: ACRI). Prior to this position, Marina worked for UNSW in Australia and Tsinghua University in China. Marina holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from Peking University, an MBA and a PhD from Australian National University. She is the author of three books, including Demystifying China's Innovation Machine: Chaotic Order, co-authored with Mark Dodgson and David Gann (Oxford University Press, 2022). In addition to academic publications in technology and innovation, Marina also writes analysis pieces on foreign affairs in The National Interest, The Diplomat, The Conversation, among others. Marina also comments on BBC News, Bloomberg TV and other news outlets.

China’s $120bn minerals blitz – and what Australia stands to lose
China’s $120bn minerals blitz – and what Australia stands to lose
In a world where geopolitical leverage and prosperity accrue to those who process, refine, and manufacture, the window to change course is narrowing.
The public goods case for Australia’s digital sovereignty
The public goods case for Australia’s digital sovereignty
The budget was a missed opportunity to tackle the technology transformation dilemma presented by AI.
Australia’s predicament in navigating a new era of techno-nationalism
Australia’s predicament in navigating a new era of techno-nationalism
If “the great tech decoupling” between the United States and China does come about, there will be costs.
New players on the bloc: Is BRICS+ a critical challenge?
New players on the bloc: Is BRICS+ a critical challenge?
A growing roster of countries lined up in the grouping carries implications for Australia’s minerals policy.
Antimony: The hidden metal fuelling global competition
Antimony: The hidden metal fuelling global competition
China’s latest critical mineral restrictions have caught attention – but mooted solutions might not deliver.
Tariffs, data security and global collaboration: Navigating the geopolitics of electric vehicles
Tariffs, data security and global collaboration: Navigating the geopolitics of electric vehicles
Protectionism isn’t going to help with meeting global climate ambitions.
Rare earths vs rarer resources: Global ripples from Australia’s divestment decision
Rare earths vs rarer resources: Global ripples from Australia’s divestment decision
Climate change is a challenge China and the United States are fighting together, making technological cooperation key.
Ensuring the “Future Made in Australia Act” doesn’t add to a global subsidy arms race
Ensuring the “Future Made in Australia Act” doesn’t add to a global subsidy arms race
Let alone widen Australia’s economic and social divides.
From confrontation to collaboration: Working together on critical minerals supply chains
From confrontation to collaboration: Working together on critical minerals supply chains
A global energy transition will rely not on decoupling but uniting for a diversified and sustainable future.
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