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Inaugural Asia-Pacific Research Centre Lecture: University of Newcastle
In the inaugural Asia Pacific Centre-Newcastle Institute Lecture, Dr Rudd will explore themes from his latest book, The Avoidable War: The Dangers of a Catastrophic Conflict between the US and Xi Jinping's China.
Despite breaking the freeze with China, Australia still has formidable work ahead to mend relations: The Guardian
The next five years will very much shape, and arguably determine, the future stability of the Indo-Pacific region, writes Kevin Rudd.
‘Lift sanctions, free Cheng’ on anniversary, says Rudd: The Australian
Kevin Rudd has urged Beijing to use the upcoming 50th anniversary of Australia-China relations to lift its trade sanctions against Australia and release detained Australian citizen Cheng Lei.
China tensions could lead to war in Indo-Pacific in five years, says Rudd: Australian Financial Review
The Indo-Pacific region could be on the cusp of armed conflict within five years if the West and China fail to manage growing strategic tensions, former prime minister Kevin Rudd has warned.
Only five years left to prevent war with China, says Kevin Rudd: Sydney Morning Herald
China will be on a collision course within the next five years for war with the United States, and likely Australia, unless America and its allies can deter Beijing from launching a strike against Taiwan, former prime minister Kevin Rudd says.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's Taiwan goals mean 'dangerous times', says Kevin Rudd: Canberra Times
An ominous goal set by China's president mean Australians are living in dangerous times, former prime minister Kevin Rudd said, in a warning to future politicians against causing a "war by accident".
China to take military action against Taiwan within two decades, says Rudd: The Guardian
The former prime minister Kevin Rudd argues China remains on track to take military action against Taiwan within the next 10 to 20 years.
Kevin Rudd warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of armed conflict with China over Taiwan: news.com.au
The former prime minister has warned Australia is living in “dangerous times” and the risk of military action from China is very real.
Five years of care required on China, says Rudd: AAP
Speak softly and carry a big stick. That's the advice of former prime minister Kevin Rudd on how to handle an increasingly aggressive China in the Indo-Pacific.
‘Grave risk’ - Rudd issues grim warning on China: NCA Newswire
A grim warning has been issued about China’s plans over the next five years, with a real risk the world could be brought to the brink of armed conflict.
U.S. and China are searching for a new narrative to govern their bilateral relationship: CNBC
Structurally, the existing bilateral relationship has become more problematic because of the changing nature of balance of power between China and the U.S., says former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.
The five core principles for dealing with China under Xi: Sydney Morning Herald
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong have sensibly taken the political temperature down several notches by refraining from regular ill-considered outbursts.
China's Way Forward - A Post-Party Congress Assessment: Bloomberg New Economy Forum
China's 20th Communist Party Congress will be among the most consequential events of the century to date.
China Is Slowly Moving Away From Covid Zero, Kevin Rudd Says: Bloomberg
Kevin Rudd predicts big changes to strategy will be in place by mid-2023.
China ‘crab-walking’ away from zero-Covid, hardline diplomacy here to stay, Australia’s Kevin Rudd says: SCMP
Ex-Australian PM Kevin Rudd said indications are China will emulate a ‘Hong Kong model’ in its zero-Covid policy by easing restrictions by mid-2023.
Australiens Ex-Premier warnt vor Verlust aller ausländischen Investitionen in China: Handelsblatt
Der China-Experte Kevin Rudd prognostiziert dem Westen im Fall eines Kriegs um Taiwan ein wirtschaftliches Desaster. Deutsche Unternehmen haben 100 Milliarden Euro in dem Land investiert.
India, Mexico and Southeast Asia will benefit from ‘the great diversification,’ Australia’s Kevin Rudd says: CNBC
For businesses seeking diversification into new markets, India, Mexico and Southeast Asia are top contenders, former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Sunday.
Kevin Rudd on the Quad: WGBH Great Decisions
How effective will the actions of the Quad alliance be in countering China?
The Return of Red China - Xi Jinping Brings Back Marxism: Foreign Affairs
The brave new statist world of Xi Jinping is now in full force, writes Kevin Rudd.