China-Australia Geopolitical Game and the Transformation of Diplomatic Strategy in the Era of Economic Globalisation 3.0

Zhanrui Liu

doi:10.54254/2753-7064/2025.24852

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China-Australia Geopolitical Game and the Transformation of Diplomatic Strategy in the Era of Economic Globalisation 3.0

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China-Australia Geopolitical Game and the Transformation of Diplomatic Strategy in the Era of Economic Globalisation 3.0

Zhanrui Liu ^1*

¹ Wuhan University

^*Corresponding author: 3329923007@qq.com

Published on 11 July 2025

CHR Vol.73

ISSN (Print): 2753-7072

ISSN (Online): 2753-7064

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-267-6

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-268-3

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Abstract

This study carries out a systematic analysis on the process of evolution of geopolitical rivalry and diplomatic strategies between China and Australia during the 3rd stage of economic globalization. The study finds that China-Australia relations have evolved into a complex landscape characterised by a transition from economic complementarity to a coexistence of strategic competition and cooperation. Australia's relations with China are shaped by three main aspects: multilevel strategic concerns about China's rise, structural constraints due to the Australia-US alliance; and home-grown political forces shaping its relations with China. From the research, it is observed that new changes in economic globalization 3.0 like reorganization of global value chain, and growth of digital economy are having an immense impact on the interaction pattern between China and Australia. This article proposed policy suggestions on how to advance healthy Sino- Australian relations from three parts,which are strategic communication between China and Australia, Economic and Trade cooperation, People-to-People relationships. Also put forward some future research areas, like digital economy cooperation and economic and trade cooperation under RCEP framework etc. According to this study, it seems that if China and Australia can properly deal with their differences and innovate how they cooperate, they will be able to establish a more stable and mature bilateral relationship.

Keywords:

China-Australia relations, Economic globalisation, geopolitical competition, Diplomatic strategy

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Liu,Z. (2025). China-Australia Geopolitical Game and the Transformation of Diplomatic Strategy in the Era of Economic Globalisation 3.0. Communications in Humanities Research,73,8-13.

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