Australia's engagement with Asia faces complex, inter-related challenges that require a concerted and coordinated push from governments, business and the entire community.

The Australia in the Asian Century White Paper hints at, but does not explore, interesting international political dynamics that may be playing out in the aid and development sector.

Chapters 5-9 of the White Paper propel the issue of Australia: Asia relations more prominently into the national discourse, but lack substantive policies and do not adequately cover important topics.

The message of the Australian Government's White Paper is one of great opportunity for Australia in Asia. The reality is probably more nuanced and complex.

What does China's accession to the WTO mean for multilateral trade negotiations?

The center of finance is shifting from the US and Northern Europe towards China.

Decisions of the Ministry of Commerce provide a window into the operation of competition law principles in the context of Chinese mergers.

China implicitly acknowledges that a price of negotiating treaties to promote both inbound and outbound investment is the prospect that foreign investor claims will inevitably be lodged against it.

The relationship between China and the international economic legal order should be considered from all angles and perspectives, including through legal culture.