Wanning Sun

Albanese’s hot mic moment in Tonga lights up China’s WeChat groups, and they’re not happy

Wanning Sun — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 01:51:25 +0000

Beijing's official reaction to Albanese's comments has been fairly mild. Not so the response in the Chinese blogosphere.

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When an experienced ambassador to China speaks on AUKUS, we should listen

Wanning Sun — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:39:34 +0000

Ross Garnaut has cautioned Australia against putting all its eggs in the AUKUS basket at a time when relations with China are growing ever more important.

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The Olympics doesn’t just mirror geopolitics; it is geopolitics

Wanning Sun — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:56:12 +0000

To any keen observers of the political rivalry between the United States and China, the symbolism of their tied Olympic gold medal tally cannot be overstated.

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Can multiculturalism survive and thrive in the age of securitisation?

Wanning Sun — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:24:41 +0000

Unless security and multiculturalism are put on an equal footing, without the agendas of the former subsuming those of the latter, there can hardly be an effective pathway towards social cohesion.

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Why are Cheng Lei’s shades of grey not newsworthy?

Wanning Sun — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:32:27 +0000

Sometimes a good clue to our media’s mindset is not what they tell us, but what they do not.

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The Chinese premier wants Australia to look at the sun. We fear being blinded

Wanning Sun — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:54:55 +0000

Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia has advocated 'shelving differences'. But the tensions between the two nations appear insurmountable within government and media alike.

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Australians believe AUKUS will protect them from China. What’s the media’s role?

Wanning Sun — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:16:42 +0000

A new poll reveals half of Australians believe AUKUS will help keep Australia safe from China, with many seeing an imminent conflict possible. The media's fingerprints are everywhere.

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Understanding TikTok and WeChat beyond the fearful headlines

Wanning Sun — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:13:09 +0000

The two popular apps, owned by Chinese companies, are often lumped together and used to stir up fear of China. But is that fair?

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Media treatment of Chinese Australians a useful study in ‘social cohesion’ debate

Wanning Sun — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:06:04 +0000

Persistent media narratives about Chinese Australians — as well as alarmist talk about war with China — has only served to alienate the community.

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Pacific elder excoriates Australia on AUKUS panel with Bob Carr

Wanning Sun — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 23:06:30 +0000

'In all my years of politics I have never seen anything so brazen and disrespectful.'

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