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Denghua Zhang

Dr Denghua Zhang is a research fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University. His research focuses on Chinese foreign aid, foreign policy and China–Pacific Islands relations. His recent journal article China’s influence and local perceptions: the case of Pacific island countries analyses Pacific Islanders’ views of China’s influence in the region.

Articles by Denghua Zhang (7)

Denghua Zhang 31 Oct 2022

China’s influence as a Pacific donor

Beijing has taken steps to increase its influence in the island region at the same time as its aid levels decline.
Denghua Zhang, Eric Frécon 25 Jul 2022

The China factor in France’s growing engagement in the “peaceful sea”

A step-up by Paris in the Indo-Pacific is evidence that it aims for a pragmatic third path in the region.
Denghua Zhang 5 Feb 2021

Messages from China’s third white paper on foreign aid

What's changed, and what hasn’t?
Denghua Zhang, Derek Gwali Futaiasi 23 Jan 2020

China has Honiara onside but hasn’t yet won over Solomon Islands

Consternation about the diplomatic switch from Taiwan shows how local politics can have international ramifications.
Denghua Zhang, Jianwen Yin 2 Jul 2019

China’s Belt and Road Initiative, from the inside looking out

To understand the goals of China’s flagship program means also considering the perspective of state-owned enterprises.
Denghua Zhang, Transform Aqorau 18 Mar 2019

Diplomatic switch? Solomon Islands relations with Taiwan or China

Honiara might break with Taipei after the April election, and may not be the last in a tug of war with Beijing.
Denghua Zhang 19 Mar 2018

China’s new aid agency

An independent agency to oversee China’s expanding aid program is a first step in the right direction.