Zhang Denghua
Research Fellow, Australian National UniversityZhang Denghua is a research fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs of the Australian National University. His research focuses on Chinese foreign policy, foreign aid and China-Pacific relations.
Articles by Zhang Denghua
Politics
China gearing up for intense competition in the Pacific
China knows it needs to soften its tone as the US, Australia, New Zealand and others bristle at its interest in the Pacific island countries. The traditional powers are stepping up their game as well. But whether it likes it or not, the region will likely see greater power tussles as the strategic imperatives are simply too great for China to back off completely.
Zhang Denghua
15 Jun 2022