Get out of the Diplomatic Freezer: Bring Back the Chinese Students

Abstract

The Australia-China relationship is at a low point. China has made its displeasure with Australia clear through a freeze on ministerial contact, trade import restrictions and criticisms of Australia’s human rights record. Beijing is waiting for Australia to make a move to improve the relationship, while Canberra has said that the ball is in China’s court. A circuit-breaker is needed – and there is one in plain sight.