The Frenemy: How Australia navigates superpower rivalry
Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.
Coverage by Political Leaning
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Notable Quotes
"We're rehearsing for a war - the worst type of war - a World War Two-like war, a World War One-type war, a total war."
— Ben McLennan , Other
"We like to call ourselves America's 911 response force."
— Kevin Hicks , Other
"Only 31% of Australians trust the United States to act responsibly in the world, and a mere 28% of Australians trust China to do the same."
— Charles Lyons-Jones , Academic
Key People
Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia.
Ben McLennan is an Australian Army Brigadier.
Charles Lyons-Jones is a research fellow at the Lowy Institute.
Kevin Hicks is a US Marine involved in military exercises in Australia.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
All Coverage
Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might - but Beijing is also its biggest trade partner.
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