From Aussie politics to Henry Lawson: the story of how ‘Australian studies’ spread across China

By Richard Hu, Professor, University of Canberra
Diane Hu, Research Fellow of China Studies, The University of Melbourne

There are nearly 40 Australian studies centres in China’s universities and institutes. This is a greater number than anywhere else in the world, including in Australia itself.

We estimate about 250 scholars are involved in the teaching, research and debate of Australian affairs in China. A suite of Australian courses, both compulsory and elective, are offered to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Several programs also offer Master’s and PhD degrees.

The presence of this intellectual community…

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