China Matters and the University of Queensland were pleased to host the inaugural China Matters Oration delivered in-person by the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC in Brisbane on 15 February 2023.

Dr Rudd, a leading global authority on China, discussed both the trajectory of the PRC during President Xi Jinping’s third five-year term and the implications of the PRC’s developments for Australia and the rest of the world.

Mr Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor of the University of Queensland, presented the opening remarks. Ms Linda Jakobson, Founding Director of China Matters, moderated the event.

Watch a recording of the Oration and moderated discussion below