2020: Year of the Rat
COLIN MACKERRAS | This year the Chinese New Year falls on 25 January, somewhat earlier than usual. This…











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COLIN MACKERRAS | This year the Chinese New Year falls on 25 January, somewhat earlier than usual. This…
COLIN MACKERRAS | The downward spiral in Australia-China relations must stop. The Australian government must take a lead…
COLIN MACKERRAS | Our leaders tell us continually that they will stand up to China on behalf of…
COLIN MACKERRAS | Most of us were probably happy to farewell the Year of the Rat (2020). I…
COLIN MACKERRAS | China is stepping up human rights accusations against Australia following numerous condemnations Australia has made…
COLIN MACKERRAS | The mainstream Western media have questioned numerous Taliban assurances that it has changed in the…
COLIN MACKERRAS | Recent news on China has been replete with items about “cracking down” on the rich,…
COLIN MACKERRAS | On 1 February 2022, the Chinese New Year begins when winter in China gives way…
According to world renowned Sinologist, Emeritus Professor Colin Mackerras AO FAHA, the downward spiral of Australia-China relations is getting near…
Emeritus Professor Colin Mackerras says "Australia must say no to any war with China, cold or hot. We must not…