- Posted on 8 May 2026
Fast Focus by the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS:ACRI) provides concise, informed commentary by UTS:ACRI experts and invited specialists on key developments in Australia-China relations.
On May 14 2026,
IN FOCUS:
Dr Michael Clarke
UTS:ACRI Adjunct Professor; Associate Professor, Deakin University
Elena Collinson
UTS:ACRI Manager, Research Analysis
Professor James Laurenceson
UTS:ACRI Director
Professor Wanning Sun
UTS:ACRI Deputy Director
Dr Marina Zhang
UTS:ACRI Associate Professor – Research
Michael Clarke
AUTHOR
Manager, Research Analysis, Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney
AUTHOR
Director, Australia-China Relations Institute And Professor, DVC (International & Development)
Author
Deputy Director, Australian-China Relations Institute, DVC (International & Development)
AUTHOR
Associate Professor - Research, Australia-China Relations Institute, University of Technology Sydney
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