During the IAS Conference on HIV Science held in Brisbane, our team had the opportunity to speak with Sharon Lewin. Currently serving as the Director of the Doherty Institute, she has also been newly appointed to the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. While Professor Lewin primarily represents the biomedical research sector, her collaborations span a wide range of potential areas. In our discussion, she highlighted the "importance of scientific collaboration" and underscored the tangible value of "trusted, established partnerships." James Chau conducted the interview.

The world's energy transition brings risks as countries compete for control over critical minerals like cobalt. And given China's dominance over the cobalt supply chain, the U.S. has

Joseph Vaughan, a Master's Student at Johns Hopkins University SAIS, explores the geopolitical importance of cobalt, as it relates to both the U.S., China, and beyond.

At one time, there were 16,000 American students in China. Today, there are just 350. Max Baucus brought the first college delegation to China since the pandemic and knows first-hand the importance of bringing people together. He speaks with James Chau—and says, "service" is the most noble endeavour.

Game-changing breakthroughs were top of mind in Australia where the world's leading scientists gathered, including Sharon Lewin. The AIDS response has been an area of collaboration for the U.S. and China—at a time when other global challenges are competing for funding and focus. James Chau speaks with Professor Lewin in Brisbane.

In this interview, Lawrence Lau, esteemed international economist and professor, discusses how China can achieve quality economic growth.

China’s economy grew 6.3% in the second quarter of 2023 — up from 4.5% in the first quarter — and is on track for the 6% growth forecast by international economist Professor Lawrence Lau. In this interview, he speaks to James Chau about the future ahead.

Both the U.S. and China can improve how they respond to gaps in their relationship, says Bates Gill of Asia Society’s Center for China Analysis. But he sees hope in people-to-people contacts, including students exchanges. This interview in Brisbane with James Chau.