Illustration: Liu Rui
Editor's Note:
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Sino-Australian diplomatic ties. As the US shifts its strategic attention to Asia-Pacific, Australia will have to deal with two powers in the region: China, the new emerging power, and the US, which wants to remain dominant. What does this mean for Sino-Australian relations? After four decades, what are the prospects of the bilateral relations? Global Times reporters Yu Jincui, Qiu Wei and Wen Ya visited Australia and talked to several scholars on these issues.
New friendships don't expel old ties
Australia needs to face tough choice
Australians uncertain about China's new power