AustChina Institute
| Founded | December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Delan Jayasuriya |
| Founded at | Melbourne |
| Type | Nonprofit organization think tank |
| Legal status | Charity[1] |
| Headquarters | 470 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia |
| Coordinates | 37°50′28″S 144°58′36″E / 37.84110106°S 144.976794°ECoordinates: 37°50′28″S 144°58′36″E / 37.84110106°S 144.976794°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
CEO | Quentin Kilian OAM |
| Website | www.aci.org.au |
AustChina Institute (ACI) is an independent Australian foreign policy think tank established in December 2024. Based in Melbourne, it is dedicated to providing comprehensive, unbiased research and analysis on the Australia-China relationship. ACI aims to inform policymakers, businesses and the public through data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.
Mission
The Institute's mission is to bridge a critical gap in Australia's think tank landscape by offering impartial research on China and its relationship with Australia. It seeks to counter misinformation and promote informed decision-making in areas of trade, security, technology and climate action.
Background
ACI was founded in response to concerns about the lack of unbiased research on China within Australia's strategic policy community. The 2024 Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work, led by Peter Varghese AO, highlighted a systemic decline in China expertise in Australia. ACI was formed to address this gap and foster sovereign knowledge capabilities.
Research Focus
ACI conducts research across four key pillars:
- Economy and Trade
- Security and Geopolitics
- Bilateral Relations
- Technology, Science and Climate Action
Its publications include expert analysis on trade dynamics, foreign investment, regional security, academic collaborations and public opinion metrics.
Funding
ACI is a registered not-for-profit charity under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It is funded exclusively through public, industry and corporate donations. The Institute does not accept foreign funding.
Activities
- Publishing research and policy recommendations
- Hosting expert panels and commentary
- Providing career pathways for China studies experts
- Offering a dashboard of metrics on Australia-China relations (coming soon)
External links
See also
References
- ↑ "AustChina Institute". Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. Charity details.
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