Former Australian Ambassador to China Geoff Raby on Rising Canberra-Beijing Tensions

The transcript discusses the changing global order and Australia's strategic positioning between the US and China. It highlights the diplomatic challenges Australia faces, including its alliances and China's economic coercion. The discussion covers the retaliatory actions between Australia and China and explores efforts to normalize relations.

What is the main challenge for Australia in the new global order?

• Reducing its reliance on technology imports

• Finding new trade partners in Europe

• Balancing its economic and security interests between the US and China

• Increasing its military presence in the Middle East

How has Australia responded to the power shift from the US to China?

• By joining the European Union

• By aligning more closely with China

• By remaining neutral

• By strengthening its ties with the US

What is one criticism of Australia's involvement in the Quad?

• It aligns Australia with countries that have historical issues with China

• It reduces Australia's influence in the Pacific

• It increases Australia's military spending

• It limits Australia's trade opportunities with Europe

What has been a significant tool in China's foreign policy towards Australia?

• Military intervention

• Economic coercion

• Diplomatic isolation

• Cultural exchange programs

What event triggered a series of retaliatory actions between Australia and China?

• Australia's call for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19

• Australia's withdrawal from the Quad

• China's military exercises in the South China Sea

• China's ban on Australian coal imports

What is a potential way forward for improving Australia-China relations?

• Imposing more tariffs on Chinese goods

• Engaging in a series of diplomatic baby steps

• Increasing military presence in the region

• Withdrawing from international alliances

What recent actions have indicated a willingness to reset the Australia-China relationship?

• Australia's increased investment in Chinese technology

• China's military withdrawal from disputed territories

• Positive statements from both countries' leaders

• Australia's withdrawal from the Five Eyes