Question Australia’s best friend in Asia
Thinking about Australia’s relations in Asia. In your personal opinion, which one of the following countries is Australia’s best friend in Asia?
This question was last asked in 2024.
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In 2014, this question was asked on behalf of the Lowy Institute by Newspoll in its omnibus survey on 2–4 May 2014.
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2024 observation
Japan has held its position as ‘Australia’s best friend in Asia’ for the third year in a row, with 42% of Australians placing it at the top of a list of six countries. Singapore (16%) and Indonesia (15%) were the next most popular choices, largely unchanged on last year.
China (11%) gained four points, placing it fourth on the list, while India (10%) dropped six points to fifth place, after a spike in popularity last year. South Korea (3%) again received the least votes on this metric.