Recently, there have been some positive changes in China-Australia relations after a period of ups and downs. The two sides have made progress on the barley front, which is considered an important milestone in the resumption of relations between the two countries. However, Australia's recent provocative approach to the East China Sea encounter has raised some concerns. In this context, Australia's Cox said that Australia does not want to confront any country, but hopes to strengthen communication with China to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. This article will take a closer look at this issue.
In recent months, there have been positive changes in China-Australia relations. China's Ministry of Commerce announced the end of the "double anti-dumping" measures against Australian barley, opening the door to cooperation between the two countries. The move is seen as an important signal for the recovery of China-Australia relations. However, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese blamed China for its dangerous actions in the East China Sea, which resulted in the injury of a diver. The negative impact of such rhetoric could have some impact on China-Australia relations.
Australia's High Commissioner to Singapore, Mr. Cox, said that the current improvement in China's relations with other countries has created more room for cooperation with other countries such as Australia. He stressed that it is not in Australia's interest to confront any country, and that strengthening communication between China and Australia is beneficial to both sides. This statement shows that Australia is not willing to take the initiative to undermine China-Australia relations, but hopes to solve the problem through dialogue.
However, some analysts believe that Australia may be constrained by the influence of the United States and cannot completely decide its China policy independently. For example, on the issue of the desire of the Australian business community to suspend the order of nuclear submarines to the West, there was strong pressure from the United States, which led to the impossibility of negotiations. This shows that Australia is forced to show its loyalty to the United States and may be influenced by the United States to take some provocative actions against China.
There are different views on Australia's changing attitudes. Some people believe that Australia** does not want to take the initiative to undermine China-Australia relations, but is subject to pressure from the United States. However, there is also a view that Australia is acting provocatively out of self-interest. As the US is wooing the Philippines for military operations and "joint navigation" in the South China Sea, Australia may want to reap some benefits by showing loyalty to the US while avoiding direct involvement in the South China Sea. Australia's ability to "move between China and the United States" is also considered a feature.
Russian expert Krilinglov believes that the Australian Labor Party has shown itself to be less extreme than Morrison on "security issues" with China, which is an improvement. However, in terms of fundamental interests, Australia is still in the Western camp, and it is unrealistic to change its position. The view is that as long as Australia does not look for trouble in the South China Sea, it is possible to reduce pressure on China.
Whatever the motivation behind Australia's behaviour, it is important to strengthen communication between China and Australia. In the current environment, relations between China and other countries are improving, providing more opportunities for cooperation in countries such as Australia. Cox said that Australia does not want to confront any country, but seeks to communicate effectively with China and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. This view is widely shared.
China and Australia should strengthen high-level exchanges, resolve differences through dialogue, and enhance mutual trust. In addition, the two countries continue to strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, agriculture and energy, and promote the in-depth development of bilateral relations. At the same time, it is also very important to strengthen people-to-people exchanges and people-to-people dialogues to enhance understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Australian peoples.
The development of China-Australia relations is influenced by a variety of factors, including the decision-making of the two countries, the international situation and external pressures. Recently, there have been some positive changes in China-Australia relations, but there are also challenges. Although Australia** may be influenced by the United States, the Australian side** said that it does not want to confront any country, but seeks to strengthen communication with China. China and Australia should strengthen dialogue and cooperation to inject new impetus into the development of bilateral relations. We believe that through the efforts of both sides, China-Australia relations will usher in a more stable and prosperous future.