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Australia urged to leverage US-China rivalry, not focus on 'China threat'

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Economist John Edwards argues that Australia's focus on a "China threat" is misguided, suggesting that other nations like those in Europe, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia, and India are not adopting similar security postures. He proposes that Australia should instead leverage the rivalry between the US and China to its economic advantage by maintaining neutrality. Edwards believes this approach, rather than aligning with Washington's security priorities, could ensure Australian prosperity for the next 25 years. AI

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Australia urged to leverage US-China rivalry, not focus on 'China threat'

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Lo ·

    The flaw in Australia’s ‘China threat’ thesis

    Australia’s preparations for a possible conflict with China reflect “a relatively superficial understanding”, argues prominent economist John Edwards. Europe, Canada, Indonesia, Malaysia and India, he notes, are not preparing for such a conflict. Why should Australia? Edwards, a …

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