Source: Melissa Conley Tyler, Research Fellow at Asia Institute, on LinkedIn

“With official relations at a new low, it is easy to be pessimistic about Australia-China relations. But there are many actors involved in Australia-China diplomacy. These connections can help provide communication channels for when official relations are frosty. They also bring economic, educational and cultural benefits.”
Key areas discussed:
Sister Cities
State and Territory Governments
International Education
Unofficial diplomacy
Speaking with many voices
Read the full article by Melissa Conley Tyler at The China Story.