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James Laurenceson

Slogan-led strategy isn’t working

Australia’s tough line on China could be easily undermined by Beijing -- and by our own allies too.

James LaurencesonContributor

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Australia’s China relations problem has two parts. The first is China’s bad behaviour: unleashing trade punishment, spreading misinformation, refusing to engage in dialogue, and more.

The reality of what Australia faces must be recognised and not excused. And it demands a serious strategy in response.

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James Laurenceson is Director of the Australia–China Relations Institute (ACRI) at the University of Technology Sydney.

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