The document summarizes key points from Australia's "Australia in the Asian Century" white paper, which aims to define and drive Australia's prosperity through partnerships with surrounding Asian countries. Specifically, it notes that Australia is increasingly aligning with Asia due to geographic proximity, shifting demographics like Asian immigration and the Asian middle class fueling demand for Australian resources, the large number of Asian students studying in Australia, and more Australians traveling to Asia for education, business and leisure. The white paper aims to create broader and deeper relationships that will transform Australia's history through closer ties with Asia.