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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.
India’s soft power push with vaccine diplomacy
India is the world’s largest donor of COVID-19 vaccines despite having the world’s second highest caseload of coronavirus.
Sexual citizenship and Asian migration to Australia
How do people at the intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Asian ethnicity fare in Australia? Why do they choose to make their lives here, and what challenges do they face as they seek genuine inclusion?
Migrants from China grappling with acceptance in Australia
How do members of Australia’s mainland Chinese community view themselves, and how are they viewed by others, particularly when the relationship between Canberra and Beijing is strained?
The fate of China’s many languages
Beijing is pushing hard the use of Mandarin by all Chinese, and while fluency in Mandarin brings economic benefits what is the cost to ethnic minorities?
Can Australia do better in its relations with China?
Former Ambassador Dr Geoff Raby explores how Australia can best navigate its bilateral relationship with China and the uncharted waters of a changing global order.