When the Kangaroo Encounters the Flying Dragon: The Growth of Balancing Elements in Australia's China Policy. (16th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kwon, Jaebeom
• Is Part Of: Pacific focus. Volume 35:Number 3(2020)
• Page Start: 491
• Page End: 529
• Publication Date: 2020-12-16
• Subjects: the rise of China -- China–Australia relations -- international relations in the Asia‐Pacific -- balancing strategy; East Asia -- Foreign relations -- Periodicals; Pacific Area -- Foreign relations -- Periodicals; 327.59
• DOI: 10.1111/pafo.12174
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1225-4657

Abstract

Abstract : Since the late 2000s, China's growing naval power and maritime assertiveness has resulted in a security environment unfavorable to Australia. Facing this situation, how has Australia responded? This study sheds light on Australia's recent balancing strategies against China. It analyzes Australia's recent China policy and argues that there have been growing balancing elements in that policy, including Australia's active military build‐up, enhancement of its alliance with the United States, and diversification of its strategic and defense partnerships with other regional powers.