[Opinion] Does Australia See China as a Threat?

Does Australia see China as a threat?

Squaring the circle between public opinion and political rhetoric.

China warns Australia against following NATO and America’s footsteps to boost defense spending

China’s ambassador to Australia has criticised NATO’s recent defence spending boost and warned the federal government against following in the footsteps of the powerful military alliance. Xiao Qian said this morning that the commitment of [...]

China warns Australia: Military spending could hurt economy

China’s ambassador warns Australia against increased defense spending, urging to view China as a “friend” instead of a threat. China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has issued a strong warning to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over plans to boost defence spending. In a pointed statement, the ambassador said military investments could strain Australia’s economy and impact essential social services. He urged Canberra to treat China as a “f…