30 Years of engagement
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
Author(s)
Detail(s)
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Re-Orienting Australia-China Relations: 1972 to the Present |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 1-15 |
| ISBN (print) | 9781351904254, 9780754632450 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Link(s)
Abstract
Thirty years ago, on 21 December 1972, Australia recognised the government of the People’s Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China. It was a contentious decision, with a broad array of social and political forces in Australia opposed to the move. Historical fears of the ‘yellow peril’ had been superseded by contemporary fears of a rumbling Communist giant able to spread its influence throughout the region. At a time when Australia was beginning to take a keen interest in East Asia, such a power held the potential to interfere with Australian concerns. There were few indications then that the relationship would evolve into a keystone of our national foreign policy.
Research Area(s)
Bibliographic Note
Publication details (e.g. title, author(s), publication statuses and dates) are captured on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis at the time of record harvesting from the data source. Suggestions for further amendments or supplementary information can be sent to [email protected].
Citation Format(s)
30 Years of engagement. / Thomas, Nicholas.
Re-Orienting Australia-China Relations: 1972 to the Present. Taylor and Francis, 2017. p. 1-15.
Re-Orienting Australia-China Relations: 1972 to the Present. Taylor and Francis, 2017. p. 1-15.
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
