Commentary
Realist observers of China have speculated about the reasons for the apparent concessions from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) over the past couple of months.
Thinking About China
Opinion
The Prime Minister Must Be Clear Eyed About Beijing’s Intentions
The Chinese leadership is expected to appeal directly to Mr. Albanese to endorse its entry into the 11-nation CPTPP.
A paramilitary police officer stands guard in Tiananmen Square after a plenary session of the National People's Congress in the adjacent Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2018. GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images
Kevin Andrews
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The Hon. Kevin Andrews served in the Australian Parliament from 1991 to 2022 and held various cabinet posts, including Minister for Defence.
