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Melbourne Asia Review is an initiative of the Asia Institute. Any inquiries about Melbourne Asia Review should be directed to the Managing Editor, Cathy Harper.
How governments in Asia juggle the pros and cons of AI
Generative AI has prompted both excitement and alarm in Asia’s capitals, where the potential for economic growth and national prestige is being weighed against risk, regulation, and long-term control.
How Chinese international students navigate their experience in Australia
In Australia, 22% of all international university students are from China. What is their experience of Australia and how are they being received, embraced or excluded?
Can ethnic minority languages co-exist with Mandarin in China?
While Mandarin has long been China’s official language, recent policies have accelerated its dominance — often at the expense of minority languages.
The risks and rewards of engaging with Afghanistan’s Taliban government
Can engagement compel the Taliban to genuinely improve human rights and counter-terrorism efforts?
Why Central Asia is key to unlocking China’s global ambitions
Could success in Central Asia tip the scales in China’s global rivalry with the United States?