How Beijing became our China

Article Abstract:

This article describes the history of Sino-Australian relations since the founding of the People's Republic in October 1949. Relevant points include Australia's initial backing of Chiang Kai-shek's regime, Australia's reluctance to recognize the new Communist regime in Beijing, and Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's extension of diplomatic recognition to Beijing and withdrawal of support for Taiwan in December 1971.

China, Chinese foreign relations, Australian foreign relations

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Prize writing

Article Abstract:

Prizes for the arts and literature are increasing and have become spectacles where money can be handed out to struggling artists. Writers should receive due recognition by being paid properly and then these prizes would become worthless.

Authors, Writers, Economic aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Literary prizes

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Trite fits

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the expectation that inherent or imported culture can be excellent or poor at all times. The use of the excuse of Australian isolation to explain backwardness is discussed.

Social aspects, Popular culture, Culture

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