In financial year 2023, it was estimated that 64.32 thousand more Chinese migrated to Australia than emigrated. This marked a significant increase in Chinese net migration compared to 14.72 thousand people in the previous financial year.

The Chinese community in Australia

Chinese migration to Australia dates back to the Australian gold rush of the 1850s and 60s, however, exclusionary migration policies up until the 1970’s restricted migration from China for some time. Since then, immigration from China has increased steadily and Chinese migrants now represent Australia’s third largest migrant group after the UK and India. The 2016 Australian census showed that Mandarin was the second most common language spoken at home in Australia, and Cantonese came in fourth. The Australian Chinese community also includes a significant proportion of the international students from China choosing to study in Australia.

Chinese investment in Australia

Although foreign investment in Australia still comes primarily from its traditional trade partners, the United States and the United Kingdom, Chinese investment has been increasing in recent years. The bulk of Chinese investment in Australia goes toward commercial real estate and agribusiness. In New South Wales alone, real estate investment from China totaled almost 1.25 billion Australian dollars, which accounted for around a half of all Chinese real estate investment in the country. By comparison, in 2019 the import value of Australian food products to China displayed yet another year on year increase, totaling more than two billion U.S. dollars.

According to a survey conducted in September and October 2021, around ** percent of Australian residents with a Chinese ancestry said Australia is more to blame for tensions in the Australia-China relationship. In contrast, only **** percent of representative respondents from the total Australian population thought Australia is more to blame for the tensions.

More than 1.2 million people of Chinese heritage live in Australia today. Their experiences are as diverse as their views; many were born in Australia, with lineages that span generations of Australian history. Others have migrated more recently from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Chinese-Australian communities have flourished and contributed to many aspects of Australian life. The Lowy Institute’s Multiculturalism, Identity and Influence Project conducted its second nationally representative poll of Chinese-Australians at the end of 2021. Respondents were asked about their perspectives on life in Australia, and views on a wide range of issues — from foreign influence and relationships with China, to systems of government and pride in Australian life and culture. There is both continuity and divergence when these sentiments are compared to the broader Australian population, and the views of those of other diaspora communities.

Migrants from the United Kingdom have long been Australia’s primary immigrant group and in 2023 there were roughly 960 thousand English-born people living in Australia. India and China held second and third place respectively with regard to Australia’s foreign-born population. The relative dominance of Asian countries in the list of top ten foreign-born residents of Australia represents a significant shift in Australia’s immigration patterns over the past few decades. Where European-born migrants had previously overshadowed other migrant groups, Australian migration figures are now showing greater migration numbers from neighboring countries in Asia and the Pacific. A history of migration Australia is often referred to as an ‘immigrant nation’, alongside the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Before the Second World War, migrants to Australia were almost exclusively from the UK, however after 1945, Australia’s immigration policy was broadened to attract economic migrants and temporary skilled migrants. These policy changes saw and increase in immigrants particularly from Greece and Italy. Today, Australia maintains its status as an ‘’Immigrant nation’’, with almost 30 percent of the population born overseas and around 50 percent of the population having both that were born overseas. Australian visas The Australian immigration program has two main categories of visa, permanent and temporary. The permanent visa category offers three primary pathways: skilled, family and humanitarian. The skilled visa category is by far the most common, with more than a million permanent migrants living in Australia on this visa category at the last Australian census in 2021. Of the temporary visa categories, the higher education visa is the most popular, exceeding 180 thousand arrivals in 2023.

Resistance to trade and demands for protectionist policy can derive from social as well as economic factors. A sense of cultural threat surrounding immigrants, especially immigrants visibly from groups that are widely stigmatized among the local population, may potentially stimulate such recoiling from exposure to the world. Voting patterns in the 1889 election in New South Wales, Australia, confirm this hypothesis: in a contest between the Protectionist and Free Trade Parties amidst reaction against the Chinese-Australian population, larger shares of voters preferred the protectionist, trade-restricting side in areas with proportionately larger ethnically Chinese populations than in otherwise similar areas elsewhere.

Since the late 20th century, China-born population has emerged as the third largest source of permanent immigrants to Australia. This study aims to explore the dynamics of heritage bilingualism of twenty-five 1.5-generation Chinese-Australian adolescents and young adults, a cohort that is often overlooked in migration studies. Through family questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, field observations, and linguistic samples, the study explores how the age at migration influences language attitudes, proficiency performance, cultural identity, and socialization patterns among three age-of-migration cohorts. While the study confirms a common trend of language erosion across all age cohorts, it distinctively delineates the varying degrees of language attrition specifically associated with the age at migration. Meanwhile, the research spotlights exceptional cases of maintained heritage language fluency, underscoring how family strategies, child agency, educational policies, and literary engagement are crucial in combating language erosion and fostering heritage language proficiency. The finding underscores the importance of understanding the unique linguistic journeys across age-of-migration groups to better support their language development and maintenance. It provides valuable insights for families, educators, and policymakers working to sustain minority languages within a dominant English-speaking environment.

Humans have been living on the continent of Australia (name derived from "Terra Australis"; Latin for "the southern land") for approximately 65,000 years, however population growth was relatively slow until the nineteenth century. Europeans had made some contact with Australia as early as 1606, however there was no significant attempt at settlement until the late eighteenth century. By 1800, the population of Australia was approximately 350,000 people, and the majority of these were Indigenous Australians. As colonization progressed the number of ethnic Europeans increased while the Australian Aboriginal population was decimated through conflict, smallpox and other diseases, with some communities being exterminated completely, such as Aboriginal Tasmanians. Mass migration from Britain and China After the loss of its American colonies in the 1780s, the British Empire looked to other parts of the globe to expand its sphere of influence. In Australia, the first colonies were established in Sydney, Tasmania and Western Australia. Many of these were penal colonies which became home to approximately 164,000 British and Irish convicts who were transported to Australia between 1788 and 1868. As the decades progressed, expansion into the interior intensified, and the entire country was claimed by Britain in 1826. Inland colonization led to further conflict between European settlers and indigenous Australians, which cost the lives of thousands of natives. Inward expansion also saw the discovery of many natural resources, and most notably led to the gold rushes of the 1850s, which attracted substantial numbers of Chinese migrants to Australia. This mass migration from non-European countries eventually led to some restrictive policies being introduced, culminating with the White Australia Policy of 1901, which cemented ethnic-European dominance in Australian politics and society. These policies were not retracted until the second half of the 1900s. Independent Australia Australia changed its status to a British dominion in 1901, and eventually became independent in 1931. Despite this, Australia has remained a part of the British Commonwealth, and Australian forces (ANZAC) fought with the British and their Allies in both World Wars, and were instrumental in campaigns such as Gallipoli in WWI, and the South West Pacific Theater in WWII. The aftermath of both wars had a significant impact on the Australian population, with approximately 90 thousand deaths in both world wars combined, as well as 15 thousand deaths as a result of the Spanish flu pandemic following WWI, although Australia experienced a significant baby boom following the Second World War. In the past fifty years, Australia has promoted immigration from all over the world, and now has one of the strongest economies and highest living standards in the world, with a population that has grown to over 25 million people in 2020.

ABS Census data extract - G13 LANGUAGE USED AT HOME BY PROFICIENCY IN SPOKEN ENGLISH providing a breakdown of population at Suburb level and by:speaks English onlyother language(a)not stated(b)other Chinese languages(c)other Indo-Aryan languages(d)other Southeast Asian Austronesian languages(e)other(f)This data is based on place of usual residence.(a) This list of languages consists of the most common Language used at home responses reported in the 2016 Census and 2011 Census. (b) Includes the categories 'Proficiency in English not stated' and 'Language and proficiency in English not stated'.(c) Comprises 'Chinese, nfd', 'Hakka', 'Wu', 'Min Nan' and 'Chinese, nec'.(d) Comprises' Indo-Aryan, nfd', 'Konkani', 'Marathi', 'Sindhi', 'Assamese', 'Dhivehi', 'Kashmiri', 'Oriya', 'Fijian Hindustani' and 'Indo-Aryan, nec'.(e) Comprises 'Bikol', 'Bisaya', 'Cebuano', 'Ilokano', 'Ilonggo (Hiligaynon)', 'Pampangan', 'Malay', 'Tetum', 'Timorese', 'Acehnese', 'Balinese', 'Iban', 'Javanese', 'Southeast Asian Austronesian Languages, nec' and 'Southeast Asian Austronesian Languages, nfd'.(f) Includes languages not identified individually, 'Inadequately described' and 'Non-verbal, so described'.Please note that there are small random adjustments made to all cell values to protect the confidentiality of data. These adjustments may cause the sum of rows or columns to differ by small amounts from table totals.

This statistic shows the share of ethnic groups in Australia in the total population. 33 percent of the total population of Australia are english. Australia’s population Australia’s ethnic diversity can be attributed to their history and location. The country’s colonization from Europeans is a significant reason for the majority of its population being Caucasian. Additionally, being that Australia is one of the most developed countries closest to Eastern Asia; its Asian population comes as no surprise. Australia is one of the world’s most developed countries, often earning recognition as one of the world’s economical leaders. With a more recent economic boom, Australia has become an attractive country for students and workers alike, who seek an opportunity to improve their lifestyle. Over the past decade, Australia’s population has slowly increased and is expected to continue to do so over the next several years. A beautiful landscape, many work opportunities and a high quality of life helped play a role in the country’s development. In 2011, Australia was considered to have one of the highest life expectancies in the world, with the average Australian living to approximately 82 years of age. From an employment standpoint, Australia has maintained a rather low employment rate compared to many other developed countries. After experiencing a significant jump in unemployment in 2009, primarily due to the world economic crisis, Australia has been able to remain stable and slightly increase employment year-over-year.

Sustained below replacement fertility leads to declining population size. Several countries in Asia have experienced below replacement fertility for many years. The paper applies a novel approach to examining the viability of using immigration to achieve zero population growth in six Asian countries: China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Australia. The novel approach is to estimate the level of immigration that would be required to maintain a constant annual number of births in the long term. Maintaining the number of births at the current level is the fastest way to achieve eventual zero population growth. A population with a constant annual number of births, labeled as a quasi-stationary population, also has a near-to constant age structure that is not excessively old. The study concludes that, for all countries except Australia, no reasonable level of immigration could produce a quasi-stationary population if fertility remains at the country's 2020 level. The constraining factors are the current population size and level of fertility and the extent to which there is acceptance of permanent immigrants in the country. If fertility were to increase over 15–20 years to 1.7 births per woman and the country was accepting of relatively large numbers of permanent immigrants, the quasi-stable outcome becomes potentially viable for all countries except China.

This record is derived from DEC Marine Policy Branch Endnote library and spatially referenced SIER Database. KEYWORDS: Genetics/Fauna/Turtle/Population

The statistic shows the total population of Australia from 1980 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. In 2023, Australia had a total population of about 26.95 million people. Population of Australia Australia is among the ten largest countries in the world, in terms of area size, although its total population is low in relation to this. Much of Australia’s interior remains uninhabited, as the majority of Australians live in coastal metropolises and cities. Most of the population is of European descent (predominantly British), although there is a growing share of the population with Asian heritage; only a small percentage belongs to the indigenous Aboriginal population. Australia's year-on-year population growth is fairly high compared to most other economically and demographically advanced nations, due to comparatively high rates of natural increase and immigration. Living standards Standard of living is fairly high in Australia, which can be seen when looking at the Human Development Index, which ranks countries by their level of human development and living standards, such as their unemployment rate, literacy rate, or life expectancy at birth. Life expectancy of Australia’s population is quite high in international comparison, for example, Australia is also among the leading countries when it comes to this key factor. Economically speaking, Australia is also among the leading nations, with a steadily rising employment rate, an increasing gross domestic product (GDP) with a steady growth rate, and a relatively stable share in the global GDP.

Genomewide analysis of genetic divergence is critically important in understanding the genetic processes of allopatric speciation. We sequenced RAD tags of 131 Asian seabass individuals of six populations from South-East Asia and Australia/Papua New Guinea. Using 32 433 SNPs, we examined the genetic diversity and patterns of population differentiation across all the populations. We found significant evidence of genetic heterogeneity between South-East Asian and Australian/Papua New Guinean populations. The Australian/Papua New Guinean populations showed a rather lower level of genetic diversity. FST and principal components analysis revealed striking divergence between South-East Asian and Australian/Papua New Guinean populations. Interestingly, no evidence of contemporary gene flow was observed. The demographic history was further tested based on the folded joint site frequency spectrum. The scenario of ancient migration with historical population size changes was suggested to be the best fit model to explain the genetic divergence of Asian seabass between South-East Asia and Australia/Papua New Guinea. This scenario also revealed that Australian/Papua New Guinean populations were founded by ancestors from South-East Asia during mid-Pleistocene and were completely isolated from the ancestral population after the last glacial retreat. We also detected footprints of local selection, which might be related to differential ecological adaptation. The ancient gene flow was examined and deemed likely insufficient to counteract the genetic differentiation caused by genetic drift. The observed genomic pattern of divergence conflicted with the ‘genomic islands’ scenario. Altogether, Asian seabass have likely been evolving towards allopatric speciation since the split from the ancestral population during mid-Pleistocene.

Collaborative Governance (CG) attempts to establish principles for post-disaster recovery based on engagement between government and society. Previous models have theorized its components, but assessments of its generalizability and validity have been limited by a lack of quantitative studies across different populations, and difficulties regarding instrumentalizing key concepts. Using different languages also presents the challenge of meaning equivalency of question items. An original, tri-lingual instrument in Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and English tapped sample populations in Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, and inquired about pre-Covid disaster experience, economic impacts from past disaster, CG experiences from that time, and comparisons between past CG experience and Corona government cooperation. CG question items were based on five components from the literature: Systems, Resources, Trust, Motivation, and Attachment. Small- and medium-size businesses were targeted so “recovery” meant a return to profitability. Meaning equivalency among questions was examined through an examination of psychometric properties of each language scale, construct validity, and concurrent validity. Validity testing also provided some evidence for the generalizability of CG models.

BackgroundHigh-salt diets are linked to hypertension. Chinese people in Australia, are at increased risk of hypertension due to the combination of routine addition of high quantities of salt to food during cooking and high salt levels in processed western foods. There is a scarcity of salt-related behavioural studies on this population group. This study aimed to explore the habitual salt consumption of Chinese Australians and factors that influence their perceptions about sustaining salt-related behavioural changes for hypertension prevention.MethodA cross-sectional descriptive study using an adapted Determinants of Salt-Restriction Behaviour Questionnaire was conducted on 188 Chinese Australians. A non-probability sampling method was used to attract participants from different parts of Australia. Statistical analyses such as descriptive analysis, t-tests and Pearson correlation tests were performed in the study.ResultsOver 97% of participants did not measure the amount of salt added to their meals. Many participants reported that salt was added to their meals based on their experience (39.4%) and food taste (31.9%). Over 80% of participants did not know the recommended level of daily salt consumption. Although salt-related knowledge had no significant correlation with individuals’ salty food taste preferences, there were significant correlations with the perceptions of the severity of disease and health benefits of reducing salt consumption (p = .001 and < .001 respectively). People with stronger salty taste preferences perceived a higher level of health threat than people with lighter salty taste preferences (p = .003).ConclusionFindings from this study show that knowledge about salt-reduction alone had no significant effects on salt-related behaviours. Adequate culturally relevant practice-based education in salt-reduction strategies may facilitate salt-related behavioural changes in Chinese Australians. Overall, single young Chinese Australian men with stronger salty taste preferences is the group who needs salt reduction interventions the most.

Spatial genetic subdivision between northern Australia with the keywords: Ningaloo, Pilbara, Broome, Marine Fauna, Fish, Genetics, Tropics, Management

Along the East Asian-Australasian flyway (EAAF), waterbirds are threatened by a wide range of human activities. Studies have shown that wintering populations of many species have declined in Australia and Japan; however, long term data along China’s coast are limited. In this study, we analyzed data collected from monthly bird surveys to quantify population trends of wintering waterbirds from 1998 to 2017 in the Deep Bay area, South China. Of the 42 species studied, 12 declined, while nine increased significantly. Phylogenetic comparative analysis revealed that population trends were negatively correlated to reliance on the Yellow Sea and body size. Further, waterbird species breeding in Southern Siberia declined more than those breeding in East Asia. These findings, coupled with a relatively high number of increasing species, support the continual preservation of wetlands in the Deep Bay area. This study provides another case study showing that data collected from wintering sites provide insights on the threats along migratory pathway and inform conservation actions. As such, we encourage population surveys in the EAAF to continue, particularly along the coast of China.

Phase III multi-country studies (ZOE-50/70) demonstrated that the adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) was well tolerated and prevented herpes zoster (HZ) in healthy ≥ 50-year-olds, with a vaccine efficacy (VE) > 90% across age groups. These pivotal trials did not enroll participants from mainland China where RZV is licensed, therefore similar clinical data are missing for this population. In this phase IV observer-blind study (NCT04869982) conducted between 2021 and 2023 in China, immunocompetent and medically stable ≥ 50-year-olds were randomized 1:1 to receive two RZV or placebo doses, 2 months apart. This study assessed the VE (overall, as confirmatory objective, and descriptively by age category [50–69-year-olds/≥ 70-year-olds]), reactogenicity, and safety of RZV in this Chinese population. Of the 6138 enrolled participants, 99.2% completed the study. During a mean follow-up period of 15.2 (±1.1) months, 31 HZ episodes were confirmed (RZV = 0; placebo = 31) for an incidence rate of 0.0 vs 8.2 per 1000 person-years and an overall VE of 100% (89.82–100). The descriptive VE was 100% (85.29–100) for 50–69-year-olds and 100% (60.90–100) for ≥ 70-year-olds. Solicited adverse events (AEs) were more frequent in the RZV vs the placebo group (median duration: 1–3 days for both groups). Pain and fatigue were the most frequent local and general AEs (RZV: 72.1% and 43.4%; placebo: 9.2% and 5.3%). The frequencies of unsolicited AEs, serious AEs, potential immune-mediated diseases, and deaths were similar between both groups. RZV is well tolerated and efficacious in preventing HZ in Chinese ≥ 50-year-olds, consistent with efficacy studies including worldwide populations with similar age and medical characteristics. What is the context?Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a painful rash resulting from the reactivation of the dormant virus causing chickenpox.Vaccines preventing shingles, such as Shingrix, were shown to be well tolerated and efficacious in healthy adults over 50 years of age from Europe, North and Latin America, Australia, and Asia (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan).However, data on real-world protective effect of Shingrix are limited in some regions where the vaccine is licensed for use, such as mainland China. Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a painful rash resulting from the reactivation of the dormant virus causing chickenpox. Vaccines preventing shingles, such as Shingrix, were shown to be well tolerated and efficacious in healthy adults over 50 years of age from Europe, North and Latin America, Australia, and Asia (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan). However, data on real-world protective effect of Shingrix are limited in some regions where the vaccine is licensed for use, such as mainland China. What is new?We analyzed data from Chinese adults aged 50 years or older to determine the efficacy and safety of Shingrix.Around 6000 participants were divided in two equal groups to receive two doses of Shingrix or two doses of a placebo, given 2 months apart.We found that, during the study period, the vaccine was 100% efficacious in preventing shingles.We showed that the vaccine had an acceptable safety profile in this Chinese population. We analyzed data from Chinese adults aged 50 years or older to determine the efficacy and safety of Shingrix. Around 6000 participants were divided in two equal groups to receive two doses of Shingrix or two doses of a placebo, given 2 months apart. We found that, during the study period, the vaccine was 100% efficacious in preventing shingles. We showed that the vaccine had an acceptable safety profile in this Chinese population. What is the impact?Shingrix is efficacious and well tolerated in Chinese adults over 50 years of age, as it is in similarly aged populations from other evaluated regions. Shingrix is efficacious and well tolerated in Chinese adults over 50 years of age, as it is in similarly aged populations from other evaluated regions.

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Squid Market Size 2025-2029

The squid market size is forecast to increase by USD 2.85 billion at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is experiencing significant growth, driven primarily by the increasing popularity of sushi and other squid-based dishes and auaculture market in developed countries. This trend is fueled by the expanding consumer base seeking authentic Asian cuisine experiences. Additionally, the emergence of sustainable aquaculture practices is contributing to the market's expansion, addressing concerns around overfishing and ensuring a steady supply of squid. Another notable trend is the growing demand for vegan seafood alternatives, providing opportunities for companies to cater to the increasing number of consumers adopting plant-based diets. However, challenges persist, including the seasonal availability of wild-caught squid and the need for innovative solutions to ensure a consistent supply throughout the year.
Furthermore, price volatility due to fluctuations in demand and supply dynamics can pose challenges for market participants. Companies seeking to capitalize on market opportunities should focus on sustainable sourcing, innovation in vegan seafood alternatives, and supply chain optimization to mitigate seasonal availability and price volatility issues.

What will be the Size of the Squid Market during the forecast period?

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The market continues to evolve, driven by dynamic population trends and expanding applications across various sectors. Marine biology reveals intriguing insights into these marine invertebrates, shedding light on their role in marine ecosystems and defense mechanisms. The seafood industry capitalizes on squid meat, a valuable source of protein, while sustainable fishing practices and conservation management ensure long-term availability. Marine robotics and remotely operated vehicles facilitate deep-sea exploration, enabling the collection of oceanographic data for food security and scientific research. Sustainable seafood certifications, underwater cameras, and artificial intelligence further optimize fishing practices, minimizing habitat loss and bycatch.
Ocean conservation efforts address challenges such as ocean acidification and climate change, ensuring the health of marine ecosystems and the sustainability of the market. The ongoing unfolding of market activities reveals evolving patterns, with continued research and innovation shaping the future of this dynamic industry.

How is this Squid Industry segmented?

The squid industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD million' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Product

  Fresh
  Frozen
  Processed


Distribution Channel

  Offline
  Online


Type

  Cuttlefish
  European squid
  Jumbo flying squid
  Argentine shortfin squid
  Others


Geography

  North America

    US
    Canada


  Europe

    France
    Italy
    Spain


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan
    South Korea


  South America

    Peru


  Rest of World (ROW)

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The fresh segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

The market is experiencing significant growth, with the fresh segment holding a substantial share in 2024. This trend is attributed to the increasing adoption of squid as a high-protein meat alternative and rising consumer awareness of its health benefits. Squid is rich in essential vitamins, including B12 and B6, which support heart health and protect against strokes. Additionally, squid contains selenium and vitamin E. The seafood industry's population dynamics play a crucial role in the market's evolution. The number of seafood consumers is on the rise, leading to an increased demand for squid meat.

Marine robotics, such as remotely operated vehicles, and underwater cameras, facilitate deep-sea exploration and sustainable fishing practices. These techniques ensure the conservation of marine ecosystems and the protection of marine invertebrates, including squid. Sustainable fishing and conservation management practices are essential in maintaining the long-term viability of the market. Sustainable seafood and fresh fish certifications, such as MSC and ASC, promote responsible fishing practices and ensure the sustainability of marine resources. Furthermore, artificial intelligence and model simulations aid in data analysis and habitat loss mitigation. Climate change and ocean acidification pose challenges to the market. Defense mechanisms, such as changing migration patterns and adaptation to environmental changes, are essential for the survival of squid populations.

Ocean conservation efforts and marine protected areas are crucial in preserving squid habitats and ensuring food security. Fishing gear an

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