Australia and China can power up Southeast Asia’s green energy transition
Australia and China can strengthen their ties with Southeast Asian nations through renewable energy initiatives and investments, which will aid the region’s transition towards a green energy future while creating opportunities for partnership-building despite geopolitical tensions. Collaboration pathways exist, including electric vehicles, with China’s leading role in EV technologies complementing Australia’s abundant supplies of lithium and other critical minerals. Another opportunity is renewables like hydrogen, where Australia and China offer significant advantages in production and research and development respectively.