Benjamin Herscovitch@B_HerscovitchBiographyPublicationsNews and mediaDr Benjamin Herscovitch is a Research Fellow in the School of Regulation and Global Governance at the Australian National University (ANU). His primary areas of research are Australia–China relations and China’s statecraft. He is the author ofBeijing to Canberra and Back, a fortnightly newsletter chronicling Australia–China relations. Prior to joining the ANU, he was an analyst and policy officer in the Department of Defence, specialising in China’s external policy and Australia’s defence diplomacy. He was previously a researcher for Beijing-based think tanks and consultancies.PodcastsConversations: Many One-Chinas and the contest to define TaiwanHow much of the world really backs Beijing’s claim to Taiwan?The widespread adoption of Beijing’s stance might constrain US-led deterrence efforts and could provide the PRC with extra licence to escalate military aggression.Data SnapshotFive One-Chinas: The contest to define TaiwanA world-first dataset and framework for understanding every UN member state’s position on Taiwan.Beijing’s "one-China principle" is spreadingIt is untrue that Taiwan is an "inalienable part" of China, but that's not stopping governments from Kiribati to Honduras from saying it.China and the great global AI governance divideBeijing already has at its disposal multiple means to shape how the world approaches this technological revolution.Don’t let China veto Australia’s ties with TaiwanCanberra should not let increased trade and political engagement with Taipei be held hostage to Beijing’s sensitivities.Policy BriefsEnhancing Australia's Taiwan tiesAustralia has limited its economic and political engagements with Taiwan due to fears of upsetting China. Is now the right time for change?Indonesia-Australia: Deeper divide lies beneath AUKUS submarine riftIndonesia is committed to “standing in the middle” between the United States and China and using ASEAN as a buffer.Australia’s silence on Chagos dispute doesn’t helpEnsuring a consistent approach to the “rules” would make it that much harder for China to break them.The Straits TimesForget Trump, Taiwan faces much bigger problems22 January 2025Top