James Laurenceson

Professor James Laurenceson serves as Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute (UTS:ACRI) at the University of Technology Sydney, where he leads Australia's first and only dedicated research institute on Australia-China relations. His career spans academic appointments at University of Queensland (Australia), Shandong University (China), and Shimonoseki City University (Japan).

Degrees:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Economics), University of Queensland (2001)
• Bachelor of Economics (Honours), University of Queensland (1994)
• Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education), University of Queensland (2003)

His research focuses on Australia-China economic relations, trade policy frameworks, and the political economy of Asia-Pacific. Recent work examines geopolitical implications of the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, critical minerals partnerships, and post-AUKUS strategic alignment.

Key research trends include analysis of trade tensions, economic security frameworks, and institutional partnerships, with publications spanning journals like China Economic Review, Journal of Contemporary China, and Australian Journal of International Affairs.