150 Australia–China University Joint Ventures Trigger National Security Concerns

Chinese Navy missile frigate Yulin is seen docked at Changi Naval Base during the IMDEX Asia warships display in Singapore on May 4, 2023. Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images

Australian universities, which have established joint ventures (JVs) with Chinese counterparts, have raised concerns after it was revealed some have concerning deep links to the defense sector, including submarine and cyberwarfare projects.

Several of Australia’s top tertiary institutions are involved in 150 joint ventures between universities in China and Australia, according to the latest estimates.