Recently, Australia has been *** longHuang YingHsien made a statement on the possible "severance of diplomatic relations" between Tuvalu and Taiwan, which made the Taiwan authorities feel cold. Huang YingHyun made it clear that Australia would not interfere in this "sovereignty decision", which sparked a lot of reaction and discussion. This attitude is a fatal blow to the Taiwan authorities, and it may also trigger other thingsPacific OceanIsland countries have followed the trend of "severing diplomatic relations". There are at least three important reasons why Australia maintains a "neutral" attitude.
First, Australia smells the crisis. Australia *** longHuang YingIn his statement, Hyun emphasized the key word "respect for sovereignty". This shows that Australia really respects itPacific OceanThe sovereignty of the island nation will not interfere in its foreign policymaking. In the past, Australia has put pressure on the Solomon Islands to resume its relationship with ChinaDiplomatic relations。However, Solomon Islands** insisted that Australia respect its sovereignty decision and signed a cooperation agreement with China in 2022. Australia has not succeeded in influencing its foreign policy pivot on the Solomon Islands, but has made concessions in cooperation with other island nations. This time, Australia has expressed respect for Tuvalu and othersPacific OceanThe "sovereignty decision" of the island countries is also aimed at avoiding repeating the mistakes of the past.
Secondly,Pacific OceanThe survival of the island nation is a help to ChinaImperativePacific OceanIsland nations caused by fossil fuelsSea level risesand frequentEl Niñophenomenon and faces a serious threat. These island nations seek help from Australia's migrants, but Australia is unable to provide large-scale infrastructure development. At the same time, land reclamation becamePacific OceanAn island nation is a way to keep the sea at bay, but Australia can't meet its needs. Therefore, it is the general trend for these countries to turn to China. China withPacific OceanThe cooperation of island nations is not involvedMilitaryRather, it is a strategy that helps to maintain law and order in the country and promote social stability and basic order. For Australia, it is a good idea to weigh the pros and cons and acquiesce to China's help.
Third, China's diplomatic wisdom has given Australia a "reassurance". Xiao Qian, the Chinese ambassador to Australia, changed in NauruDiplomatic relationsHe immediately held a press conference to make it clear that Nauru's decision was "his own choice" and would not affect Australia's relationship with Nauru. Xiao Qian also emphasized that China is withPacific OceanThe cooperation of island nations is not involvedMilitarySecurity strategy, there is no need to have so-called anxiety about Australia. China's statement has effectively calmed Australia's emotions. Prime Minister of AustraliaAlbanese also responded, saying that Australia respects Nauru's changeDiplomatic relationsdecision. In addition, the improvement of Sino-Australian relations has also created conditions for Australia to maintain a "neutral" attitude. The Australian side is worried about "Chinese influence", but it also understandsPacific OceanIsland nations are importantInternationalpolitical resources cannot sit idly by and watch them be destroyed. As a result, Australia has taken a tacit attitude towards China's help.
In summary, Australia remains for:Pacific OceanThere are legitimate reasons for the "neutral" position of the island nation. The Australian side smelled the crisis and avoided repeating the mistakes of the past. Pacific OceanThe survival of the island nation is a help to ChinaImperative。At the same time, China's diplomatic wisdom has also given Australia a "reassurance". These factors have led Australia to choose to maintain a "neutral" position and not to intervenePacific OceanForeign policy decisions of island nations.