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Relations with superpowers: United States and China

+10 from 2017

In 2020, 55% said Australia’s relationship with the United States was more important than Australia’s relationship with China.

Question Relations with superpowers: United States and China

Now about Australia’s relationships with China and the United States. Which relationship do you think is more important to Australia?

Responses from 2020.

  1. 0%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%
Australia’s relationship with the United States
55
Australia’s relationship with China
40
Both equally
4
Total
All groups

2026 observation

When asked about the relationship between the two superpowers, a clear majority (64%) say the United States should place a greater priority on stabilising ties with China. Only 16% say the United States should prioritise challenging China’s role in the world. Few Australians see an alternative to either of the two superpowers, with only 8% nominating Europe and 5% nominating India as the most important and powerful strategic actors in ten years’ time.

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