About Us
We are ACI (AustChina Institute), a Melbourne-based not-for-profit think tank, dedicated to conducting research and analysis to assist policy-makers, corporations, investors, and the Australian public in making informed decisions regarding the state and future direction of the Australia-China relationship.
We maintain independence from government, state and foreign entities. We seek funding through government grants, individual/industry donations and crowdfunding. We do not accept any funding from sources outside of Australia.
You can contact us at: info@aci.org.au
Address: AustChina Institute, Ground Floor, 470 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
ABN: 40 286 975 439
Our team acknowledges that we meet and work on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia.
Our Mission
Through independent, objective, and unbiased analysis, we assess the state of Australia's relationship with China (mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan) amidst the constantly shifting geopolitical climate. The scope of our research includes:
Evaluating the impact of the Australia-China relationship on our economy, partnerships, competitiveness, regional peace, and global standing.
Recommendation of foreign policy that could advance cooperation between the two nations while promoting Australia's national interest
Monitoring and examining new developments or global events that could either enhance or detract from this relationship.
Our Pillars of Research
Our research is primarily conducted across these 4 pillars:
• Economy and trade
• Security and geopolitics
• Bilateral relations
• Technology, science and climate action
