Michael's recent articles

29 October 2023
In the Chinese new era, whats new is old
Industrial transformation has accelerated Chinas rise as a global power. In the New Era, which was officially recognised in the Chinese national constitution in 2017, the narrative of national rejuvenation is writ large: it underpins the Community of Shared Future, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and Chinas various soft power campaigns.
13 April 2020
MICHAEL KEANE & HAIQING YU. Chinese culture and the power of digital platforms
Despite massive investment in soft power by the Chinese Party-state over the past decade, the influence of Chinas culture in Southeast Asia and Australia remains relatively weak.
12 January 2020
MICHAEL KEANE A Digital Civilization: China Reimagined
In the Chinese political lexicon being civilized means fitting in with the national plan, accepting the party-states directives and guidance, and obeying laws. This harmonious society model, represents a collective response to uneven social development.