To say things are changing quickly for the Australian auto industry is an understatement. Many of these head-spinning shifts are being driven by increasing geopolitical volatility.

In this session, experienced chair and director Vivienne Yu, GAICD CEW FCPA, and I talk about how boards can understand business engagement with China as a set of distinct dimensions, what a robust China strategy looks like in practice, and the specific levers boards can use to maintain oversight while still positioning for opportunity.

NB, recording is free via AICD for members and non-members.

China’s 2026 Two Sessions policy conference confirmed a shift that has been building for many years. This article explores how Beijing now reads the international environment, how it is adjusting its development model in response, and what this means for Australian businesses.

It seems to be that there are two parts to the conclusion that China is preparing to invade Taiwan in 2027, neither of which are a Xi Jinping directive.

You may have heard recently that Donald Trump is attempting a “Reverse Kissinger”, but what exactly does that mean?

To gain a more nuanced understanding of what is motivating Chinese behaviour on the world stage, this analysis examines the narratives that underpin Chinese worldviews and China’s foreign policy behaviour.