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The chips are down for China
Forget Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Covid or war in Taiwan. A package of US export restrictions is set to kneecap China. Originally published in The Australian.
![A symbolic, stabilising step is one thing – but do Australia and China have enough shared interests for progress?](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/research_listing/public/2022-07/default-commentary-image_0.jpeg?h=bde28bee&itok=tSaZWVPa)
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A symbolic, stabilising step is one thing – but do Australia and China have enough shared interests for progress?
Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping’s meeting comes in a world where the geopolitical dynamics have changed too much for a ‘reset’ to occur. Originally published in The Guardian.
![Xi's clean sweep: China marks new era with loyalist lineup](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/research_listing/public/2022-07/default-commentary-image_0.jpeg?h=bde28bee&itok=tSaZWVPa)
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Xi's clean sweep: China marks new era with loyalist lineup
New standing committee shows party and the world Xi will brook no dissent in third term. Originally published in Nikkei Asia.
![As Xi Jinping begins a third term, Australia must push to engage China on common interests](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/research_listing/public/2022-07/default-commentary-image_0.jpeg?h=bde28bee&itok=tSaZWVPa)
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As Xi Jinping begins a third term, Australia must push to engage China on common interests
An overconfident Beijing and a Xi surrounded by yes-men poses a great risk to Pacific stability, making bilateral meetings all the more important. Originally published in The…
![Resounding victory cements Xi’s dominance](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/research_listing/public/2022-07/default-commentary-image_0.jpeg?h=bde28bee&itok=tSaZWVPa)
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Resounding victory cements Xi’s dominance
This congress was a triumph for one man and those loyal to him were rewarded. Originally published in the Australian Financial Review.
![How the war in Ukraine is putting Australia on Xi Jinping’s radar](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/research_listing/public/2022-07/default-commentary-image_0.jpeg?h=bde28bee&itok=tSaZWVPa)
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How the war in Ukraine is putting Australia on Xi Jinping’s radar
As he approaches a third term in power, the Chinese leader shows no signs of retreating from his global ambitions but the unfolding disaster in Ukraine could force him to change…
![Thailand's efforts to build Mekong bloc deserve support](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/research_listing/public/2022-07/default-commentary-image_0.jpeg?h=bde28bee&itok=tSaZWVPa)
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Thailand's efforts to build Mekong bloc deserve support
Diplomatic alignment will strengthen area's hand in dealing with outside powers. Originally published in Nikkei Asia.
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