Minran Liu
@minranliu.bsky.social
Lecturer in International Relations, the University of Queensland | Asia-Pacific security, East Asian politics, Chinese politics and strategy
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Minran Liu
@minranliu.bsky.social
· Jul 26
Imagined Weakness: The peaceful riser identity and Beijing’s policy overcorrection in the South China Sea
Abstract. This article investigates why Beijing’s South China Sea (SCS) policy has become predominantly coercive under Xi Jinping. It argues that an identi
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academic.oup.com/irap/article... I’m very pleased to share my latest publication, co-authored with Edward Sing Yue Chan, in which we examine why Beijing’s South China Sea policy has become increasingly coercive.
I spoke with ABC Radio about the just-concluded meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Trump Xi meeting wraps up in South Korea
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October 30, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I spoke with ABC Radio about the just-concluded meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... My interview with SBS Chinese this morning on the upcoming Trump–Xi meeting.
【观点】中美贸易谈判达成初步框架 是否意味着双方关系缓和？
上周日，中美就贸易问题达成了“初步框架”，这意味着什么？中美领导人即将会面对澳洲来说意味着什么？（点击播客，收听采访）
www.sbs.com.au
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... My interview with SBS Chinese this morning on the upcoming Trump–Xi meeting.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I spoke with SBS Chinese today about the implications of PM Albanese’s meeting with Trump. Touched on rare earths, AUKUS, tariffs, and it’s implications on the Sino-Australian relationship.
【观点】澳美签署关键矿产协议 澳中关系会受影响吗？
澳大利亚总理阿尔巴尼斯在白宫与总统特朗普举行会晤，双方签署了一项价值85亿美元的稀土矿产合作协议。澳中关系会因此受到影响吗？点击收听。
www.sbs.com.au
October 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I spoke with SBS Chinese today about the implications of PM Albanese’s meeting with Trump. Touched on rare earths, AUKUS, tariffs, and it’s implications on the Sino-Australian relationship.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Being interviewed by SBS Chinese on Australia’s recognition of Palestine. I spoke about the political context and its potential domestic and international implications.
【观点】澳洲正式承认巴勒斯坦国 澳美关系会恶化？
昆士兰大学政治学与国际研究讲师刘旻然博士表示：“美国对其盟友的影响力正在下降。”
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September 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Being interviewed by SBS Chinese on Australia’s recognition of Palestine. I spoke about the political context and its potential domestic and international implications.
www.routledge.com/State-Identi... I am very pleased to share that my book, State Identity Politics and the Making of East Asia: Perspectives from China and Japan, will soon be out with Routledge.
State Identity Politics and the Making of East Asia: Perspectives from China and Japan
East Asia is shaped as much by identity-based dynamics as by material forces. This book examines how the evolving state identities of China and Japan have interacted with the regional order and its pr...
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September 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
www.routledge.com/State-Identi... I am very pleased to share that my book, State Identity Politics and the Making of East Asia: Perspectives from China and Japan, will soon be out with Routledge.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... My interview with SBS Chinese on Australia and PNG’s defense deal, discussing questions of exclusivity and the South Pacific nations’ emphasis on non-traditional security issues.
【分析】澳总理出访太平洋岛国 国防条约是否将包含排他性条款
澳洲政治学者刘旻然博士分析认为，太平洋岛国关注的是自身作为主权国的利益，他们中的大多数不会欢迎排他性的条款。（点击音频收听详细内容）
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September 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... My interview with SBS Chinese on Australia and PNG’s defense deal, discussing questions of exclusivity and the South Pacific nations’ emphasis on non-traditional security issues.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Had an interview this morning with SBS Chinese for a feature on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah. I emphasised, among other points, my opposition to the use of violence.
【观点】特朗普盟友柯克遇刺身亡 政治暴力撕裂美式民主？
美国知名保守派活动人士，特朗普的政治盟友查理‧柯克，在犹他山谷大学演讲时遭枪击身亡，引发舆论震动。点击音频，收听昆士兰大学政治学与国际研究讲师刘旻然博士就这一事件的影响带来相关评析。
www.sbs.com.au
September 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Had an interview this morning with SBS Chinese for a feature on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at an event in Utah. I emphasised, among other points, my opposition to the use of violence.
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NEW #openaccess Article: published in International Affairs: 'Competing or complementary: Chinese loans and international bonds in Sri Lanka's default', co-authored with Umesh Moramudali. academic.oup.com/ia/article/1... 1/
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September 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
NEW #openaccess Article: published in International Affairs: 'Competing or complementary: Chinese loans and international bonds in Sri Lanka's default', co-authored with Umesh Moramudali. academic.oup.com/ia/article/1... 1/
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Interviewed by SBS Chinese on the Trump–Zelensky meeting.
【观点】“领土交换”不会给乌克兰带来真正安全？
乌、美、俄三方会谈一旦实现，乌克兰的话语权有多少？
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August 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Interviewed by SBS Chinese on the Trump–Zelensky meeting.
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Here a video of my keynote at the recent 50th Anniversary #BISA2025 conference in Belfast. I am more writer than speaker, so this was a challenge. But I am grateful for the invitation and glad I did it for - and with - Emma Hutchison. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBWg...
#BISA2025 keynote: Professor Roland Bleiker - Seeing and sensing world politics
YouTube video by MyBISA
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July 30, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here a video of my keynote at the recent 50th Anniversary #BISA2025 conference in Belfast. I am more writer than speaker, so this was a challenge. But I am grateful for the invitation and glad I did it for - and with - Emma Hutchison. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBWg...
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese to discuss Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on over 200 countries, including Australia. We explored the potential implications for trade, AUS-US relations, and Australia’s economic strategy moving forward.
【观点】美国威胁将对澳洲在内等国家提高关税 我们应如何看待？
澳洲政府此前宣布放宽对美国牛肉的进口限制，被外界认为是一种“善意信号”，但本周早些时候特朗普威胁对包括澳大利亚在内等200余个国家的关税上涨至15%-20%（点击音频，收听完整报道）。
www.sbs.com.au
July 30, 2025 at 5:26 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese to discuss Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on over 200 countries, including Australia. We explored the potential implications for trade, AUS-US relations, and Australia’s economic strategy moving forward.
academic.oup.com/irap/article... I’m very pleased to share my latest publication, co-authored with Edward Sing Yue Chan, in which we examine why Beijing’s South China Sea policy has become increasingly coercive.
Imagined Weakness: The peaceful riser identity and Beijing’s policy overcorrection in the South China Sea
Abstract. This article investigates why Beijing’s South China Sea (SCS) policy has become predominantly coercive under Xi Jinping. It argues that an identi
academic.oup.com
July 26, 2025 at 11:20 PM
academic.oup.com/irap/article... I’m very pleased to share my latest publication, co-authored with Edward Sing Yue Chan, in which we examine why Beijing’s South China Sea policy has become increasingly coercive.
Interviewed by 10 News about the Talisman Sabre training exercise. This is the short version; unfortunately, the full version is behind a paywall... m.youtube.com/watch?v=xReF...
July 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Interviewed by 10 News about the Talisman Sabre training exercise. This is the short version; unfortunately, the full version is behind a paywall... m.youtube.com/watch?v=xReF...
I did a live interview with Singapore’s CNA on Friday night about the Australian PM‘s visit to China. Due to a flight delay, I had to do it from Brisbane Airport, and just as I was about to finish, the internet cut out. Still, I managed to say most of what I wanted to.
July 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I did a live interview with Singapore’s CNA on Friday night about the Australian PM‘s visit to China. Due to a flight delay, I had to do it from Brisbane Airport, and just as I was about to finish, the internet cut out. Still, I managed to say most of what I wanted to.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese this morning to discuss NATO’s 5 % defence spending target and its implications.
普通话电台和播客 | SBS中文 | SBS Chinese
收听 SBS 中文电台，并在 SBS 网站上探索普通话和粤语播客。收听我们的定居指南和 COVID-19 特刊，随时了解最新信息。另外，找出在 Spotify、智能扬声器或电视上收听的其他方式。
www.sbs.com.au
July 1, 2025 at 7:33 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese this morning to discuss NATO’s 5 % defence spending target and its implications.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese today to discuss key themes from the current G7 Summit, the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and the potential implications of these developments for Australia.
【观点】中东局势骤然升级 G7峰会能否就应对达共识？
为期三天的G7峰会将于加拿大时间6月17日落幕。此次峰会正值中东局势骤然升级，美国总统发动关税战之际。
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June 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese today to discuss key themes from the current G7 Summit, the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and the potential implications of these developments for Australia.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed this morning by SBS Chinese to discuss the situation unfolding in LA and the competing narratives surrounding Trump’s recent actions.
【分析】 特朗普派兵加州是否合法
澳洲政治学者刘旻然博士认为，特朗普引用了战时的法律来实施他驱逐移民、平定动乱的行动。（点击音频收听详细采访）
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June 11, 2025 at 6:05 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed this morning by SBS Chinese to discuss the situation unfolding in LA and the competing narratives surrounding Trump’s recent actions.
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Join us in person or online for our next @visualpolitics.bsky.social event
Prof Juliet Fall @julietjfall.bsky.social discusses her amazing new book on Writing with Comics and Graphic Narrative in Geography
Wed 4 June, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10).
Zoom rego:
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Prof Juliet Fall @julietjfall.bsky.social discusses her amazing new book on Writing with Comics and Graphic Narrative in Geography
Wed 4 June, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10).
Zoom rego:
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May 29, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Join us in person or online for our next @visualpolitics.bsky.social event
Prof Juliet Fall @julietjfall.bsky.social discusses her amazing new book on Writing with Comics and Graphic Narrative in Geography
Wed 4 June, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10).
Zoom rego:
www.rolandbleiker.com/news/upcomin...
Prof Juliet Fall @julietjfall.bsky.social discusses her amazing new book on Writing with Comics and Graphic Narrative in Geography
Wed 4 June, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10).
Zoom rego:
www.rolandbleiker.com/news/upcomin...
youtube.com/watch?v=u-zx... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese TV today to discuss the Darwin Port issue.
中美博弈延申至澳洲港口，美企拟竞购达尔文 | SBS中文
YouTube video by SBS中文
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May 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
youtube.com/watch?v=u-zx... I was interviewed by SBS Chinese TV today to discuss the Darwin Port issue.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed yesterday by SBS Chinese to speak on the Trump administration’s actions toward Harvard, including the underlying motivations and broader implications. Also, it was a pleasure to be interviewed alongside Professor Baogang He.
特朗普VS哈佛：学术自由的攻防战
特朗普下令，禁止哈佛招收国际生。此举是出于选举政治、意识形态斗争，还是国家安全考量？点击音频，收听播客。
www.sbs.com.au
May 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed yesterday by SBS Chinese to speak on the Trump administration’s actions toward Harvard, including the underlying motivations and broader implications. Also, it was a pleasure to be interviewed alongside Professor Baogang He.
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Interviewed by SBS Chinese, discussing Trump’s recent two-hour phone call with Putin and his criticisms of European allies.
【分析】特朗普在俄乌问题上改变了做法 原因何在
澳大利亚政治学者刘旻然博士分析认为，由于乌克兰总统在白宫遭到“羞辱”的事件引起世界很多国家对美国的反感和不信任，令特朗普总统在处理俄乌危机的问题上开始改变做法。（点击音频收听详细采访）
www.sbs.com.au
May 22, 2025 at 5:36 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... Interviewed by SBS Chinese, discussing Trump’s recent two-hour phone call with Putin and his criticisms of European allies.
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Great news! This article is now available #OpenAccess. Check it out: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
May 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Great news! This article is now available #OpenAccess. Check it out: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed today by SBS Chinese to discuss the Coalition’s devastating defeat in the federal election.
【观点】2025澳洲联邦大选：联盟党为何惨败？
特朗普效应搞砸了达顿的竞选活动？点击音频收听学者分析。
www.sbs.com.au
May 6, 2025 at 9:59 AM
www.sbs.com.au/language/chi... I was interviewed today by SBS Chinese to discuss the Coalition’s devastating defeat in the federal election.
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Please join us for our next @visualpolitics.bsky.social event:
Prof Lilie Chouliaraki @liliechouliaraki.bsky.social (LSE) discusses her new book Wronged: The Weaponization of Victimhood.
Wed 7 May, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10). In person 501/(39a). Zoom rego: www.rolandbleiker.com/news/upcomin...
Prof Lilie Chouliaraki @liliechouliaraki.bsky.social (LSE) discusses her new book Wronged: The Weaponization of Victimhood.
Wed 7 May, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10). In person 501/(39a). Zoom rego: www.rolandbleiker.com/news/upcomin...
Upcoming Event: Lilie Chouliaraki on The Symbolic Politics of Victimhood — Roland Bleiker
Prof Lilie Chouliaraki will join us online to discuss her new book Wronged: The Weaponization of Victimhood (Columbia University Press, 2024)
www.rolandbleiker.com
May 5, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Please join us for our next @visualpolitics.bsky.social event:
Prof Lilie Chouliaraki @liliechouliaraki.bsky.social (LSE) discusses her new book Wronged: The Weaponization of Victimhood.
Wed 7 May, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10). In person 501/(39a). Zoom rego: www.rolandbleiker.com/news/upcomin...
Prof Lilie Chouliaraki @liliechouliaraki.bsky.social (LSE) discusses her new book Wronged: The Weaponization of Victimhood.
Wed 7 May, 5-6pm Brisbane time (UTC+10). In person 501/(39a). Zoom rego: www.rolandbleiker.com/news/upcomin...
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Registration is open for a @isanet.bsky.social webinar on Theorizing Emotions in World Politics in memory of Emma Hutchison. 5 June 2025 14:00h GMT. Thanks to chair/participants: @aslifc.bsky.social
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Zaynab El Bernoussi
Jessica Auchter
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Zaynab El Bernoussi
Jessica Auchter
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: In Memory of Emma Hutchison: Theorizing Emotions in World Politics. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Despite its centrality to world politics, emotions were rarely acknowledged as a significant point of engagement and theorization in the discipline of International Relations. That begin to change wit...
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April 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Registration is open for a @isanet.bsky.social webinar on Theorizing Emotions in World Politics in memory of Emma Hutchison. 5 June 2025 14:00h GMT. Thanks to chair/participants: @aslifc.bsky.social
@freyberg-inan.bsky.social
Zaynab El Bernoussi
Jessica Auchter
isanet-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@freyberg-inan.bsky.social
Zaynab El Bernoussi
Jessica Auchter
isanet-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...