China
Reasons to view China as a threat
In 2018, 77% said agree when asked about 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.
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.
- 40%
- 20%
- 0%
- 20%
- 40%
- 60%
- 80%
- 100%
China views Australia as a country it could invade in future to secure land and resources
2011
17
82
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
2018
12
87
13
77
10
China’s recent actions have been assertive and suggest it is going to be a militarily aggressive power
2011
2018
18
78
18
70
12
China has been expanding and modernising its military, suggesting it is preparing for conflict
2011
2018
17
77
6
22
65
14
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Year
2018
2011
Category
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
China has been expanding and modernising its military, suggesting it is preparing for conflict
China views Australia as a country it could invade in future to secure land and resources
China’s recent actions have been assertive and suggest it is going to be a militarily aggressive power
Response
Disagree
Agree
Don’t know