This paper examines China’s strategic interests in Australia. From the security perspective, Beijing hopes that Australia will be a constructive factor for its peaceful rise. On the economic side, Beijing hopes that the bilateral relationship will ensure sufficient and sustainable resources and energy supplies from Australia for China's domestic needs.

Keywords:
Sino-Australian relations, China’s grand strategy, international relations, trilateral relations, Sino-Australian-U.S. relations
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