- China
- Reasons to view China as a threat
Question
Here are some reasons other people have given as to why China might become a military threat to Australia. For each one please tell me whether you agree or disagree it is a reason why you personally think China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years?
This question was last asked in 2018.
- 30%
- 0%
- 30%
- 60%
- 90%
China and the United States are likely to come into conflict in future and Australia will end up being drawn into the conflict through its alliance with the United States
2011
12
87
2018
13
77
10
China views Australia as a country it could invade in future to secure land and resources
2011
17
82
China's recent actions have been assertive and suggest it is going to be a militarily aggressive power
2011
18
78
2018
18
70
12
China has been expanding and modernising its military, suggesting it is preparing for conflict
2011
17
77
6
2018
22
65
14
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- Disagree
- Agree
- Don’t know
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