Reasons to view China as a threat

−10 from 2011

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 Reasons to view China as a threat

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?

Responses from 2018.

  1. 30%
  2. 0%
  3. 30%
  4. 60%
  5. 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
13
77
China’s recent actions have been assertive and suggest it is going to be a militarily aggressive power
18
70
China has been expanding and modernising its military, suggesting it is preparing for conflict
22
65
  • Disagree
  • Agree
Total
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