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Dec 2022
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How threatened is Australia by the rise ...

Financial Times
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Australia’s relations with China have taken a dive in recent years, forcing Canberra to reassess regional security and trade ties. Gideon talks to Michael Fullilove, director of the Lowy Institute, Australia’s leading foreign-policy think-tank, about how Australia is adapting to the new reality.

Clips: ABC, ChannelNewsAsia

 

More on this topic:


Australia, China and the judgment of the Solomons


Australia’s defence dilemma: projecting force or provoking China?


US to ‘deepen’ defence ties with Australia in face of China threat


Australian business hopeful of better ties with China


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