Michael Shoebridge, the director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Defence, Strategy and National Security Program, told news.com.au the measures were “not about Australia”, rather they were about sending a message to the world — that smaller countries should not dare go against China’s interests. He said China is even prepared to let its own people suffer to make a point. But if China is trying to impress other nations with its tough stance, it is failing miserably according to damning new survey of its closest neighbours.
lørdag 13. februar 2021
China loses trust of some its closest allies after punishing Australia
China is losing the trust and respect of some of its closest allies and neighbours who are increasingly worried about the superpower following its punitive trade embargoes against Australia. Beijing’s anti-Australia measures like blocking our coal have already backfired on a number of fronts, with coal supplies running out, residents struggling to heat their homes in the coldest winter in 50 years, and Australian exports booming as other economies like Japan and India fill the void.
Michael Shoebridge, the director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Defence, Strategy and National Security Program, told news.com.au the measures were “not about Australia”, rather they were about sending a message to the world — that smaller countries should not dare go against China’s interests. He said China is even prepared to let its own people suffer to make a point. But if China is trying to impress other nations with its tough stance, it is failing miserably according to damning new survey of its closest neighbours.
Michael Shoebridge, the director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s (ASPI) Defence, Strategy and National Security Program, told news.com.au the measures were “not about Australia”, rather they were about sending a message to the world — that smaller countries should not dare go against China’s interests. He said China is even prepared to let its own people suffer to make a point. But if China is trying to impress other nations with its tough stance, it is failing miserably according to damning new survey of its closest neighbours.
