
Australia-China ties on 'more realistic footing' after 2017 downturn
Australia's relationship with China has reached a more realistic footing following a downturn since 2017, according to a new report by former ambassador Graham Fletcher.

Australia's relationship with China has reached a more realistic footing following a downturn since 2017, according to a new report by former ambassador Graham Fletcher.

澳洲羅伊國際政策研究院研究員瓦朗斯指出,中國駐澳大使肖千批評澳洲「中國威脅妄想」,但中國朝太平洋試射飛彈,印證其安全威脅,並揭示其針對澳洲的「認知操弄」手段。

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of toppling governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham widely expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of destabilizing governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.

Lowy Institute poll reveals historic decline in Australian support for multiculturalism and trust in the US, driven by economic pessimism and global chaos. A majority now feel unsafe, and nearly two-thirds fear AI risks.

A new poll shows Australian trust in the US at a record low (31%), while faith in China has risen to 28%. For the first time, more Australians (51%) view the relationship with China as more important than with the US (45%). Trust in Donald Trump also hit a record low of 21%.

一份澳大利亚智库报告指出,中国未来十年将大幅提升对澳打击能力,主要威胁来自军舰、潜舰及东风-27等弹道导弹。报告强调评估的是能力而非意图,但认为中国军事扩张已重塑印太权力平衡,影响澳国家安全。中国外交部谴责报告“渲染中国威胁”,强调和平发展。

澳洲智庫洛伊國際政策研究所警告,中國若在太平洋島國建立軍事基地,澳洲中部將首度進入中國轟炸機作戰半徑,遠程打擊能力將提升。報告並指出,澳洲短期內面臨的風險包括網路攻擊與破壞海底電纜。

A Lowy Institute report indicates China's missile capabilities pose a growing threat to Australia, with new long-range and hypersonic weapons increasing Beijing's capacity for direct strikes. The report assesses China's military build-up, not its intentions, highlighting the need for informed public discussion.