Three new surveys paint a mixed picture of local feelings about China. The participants did not simply ‘love China’ or ‘hate China’, but had more complicated perceptions of the country.
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Since its early history, Australia has seen the Pacific as a vast, empty region where foreign powers threatened its security. This focus has undermined our effectiveness in the region.
While the US is still primarily focused on countering Chinese influence in the region, Australia is making a real impact with its Pacific Engagement Visa.
In a crowded region, it’s hard to know who is doing what, and where. Effective statecraft, though, is not always measured by quantity over quality.
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Professor of International Security, Adelaide University
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Research fellow, Australian National University
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Research fellow, Australian National University
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Research Affiliate, Center for Pacific Islands Studies, University of Hawaii
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Adjuct Lecturer, Adelaide University
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Adjunct Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland
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Lecturer, Divine Word University
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Director, Center for Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Studies, Georgetown University
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Associate professor, Australian National University