On October 21, Australian Treasurer Chalmers gave an interview to U.S. media in Incheon, South Korea, stating that Australia has the capability to maintain and deepen its relations with China while cooperating with the Trump administration. He emphasized that the relationship with China is crucial for Australia, "the Chinese market will continue to be an important source of momentum for Australia's economic growth."
Since the Albanese government took office, Australia has been working to repair its relations with China, and bilateral relations remain stable. However, in the security field, it clings tightly to the United States, following a balancing strategy of "security relies on the United States, economy relies on China." It is worth noting that just before Chalmers made the above remarks, the U.S. and Australia signed a key mineral agreement, aimed directly at countering China's dominant position in the rare earth supply chain.
This action reveals that Australia's core intention to assist the U.S. in containing and encircling China has not changed. The reason for maintaining a stable relationship with China is essentially based on economic interests, completely guided by its own interests. However, this situation is more favorable for China compared to Australia fully aligning with the United States.
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