China’s rise as a world power has profound implications for world peace, regional security, international political economy, technological advancement, climate response, and international organisation. The rising power’s economic heft and military might, overseas economic footprint, and ambition in global governance have inevitably challenged the US-dominated world order. The increasing rivalry between the US and China is posing new challenges for Pacific-rim countries, which must navigate the interests and preferences of both powers while assessing the domestic policy implications of their strategic choices. 

The conference will bring together international scholars to examine consequences of US-China rivalry for middle powers and smaller states across the Pacific Rim, and interrogate strategic responses and agencies from the state and non-state actors in the region. We invite original papers on the following topics:

• • US/China’s evolving foreign policy and diplomacy in the region
  • Alignment behaviour in the Pacific Rim
  • China’s economic statecraft, including the targets’ responses
  • Soft power and sharp power
  • Resources (land and sea)
  • Maritime security and security dilemmas
  • Chinese immigration and Chinese diasporas
  • Regional institutions

We invite scholars who are interested in participating in the 2024 China in the World Forum to submit their institutional affiliation, a 250-word abstract, and a brief CV on the Google form on or before 24 March 2024. Decisions will be communicated to the applicants by 12 April 2024. Selected participants can apply for travel and accommodation subsidies, where required. For enquiries, please contact the event coordinator Debby Chan by email (debby.chan@anu.edu.au).