Description
The South Pacific and Indo-Pacific regions are influenced by great powers like China, India, Japan, and the US, with middle powers such as Australia, South Korea, and New Zealand playing key roles. The strategic dynamics among these nations are crucial. Emerging paradigms include the US-led Indo-Pacific, China’s BRI, India’s Hindu-Pacific, and Japan’s Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. These frameworks shape regional strategies and cooperation.The US sees China as a strategic competitor using economic and military means to expand influence, highlighted in the National Security and Defense Strategies. China’s BRI aims to strengthen economic ties and expand its global presence. Australia’s economic ties with China include significant trade and investment. Despite anxieties, China’s infrastructure lending in the Pacific dwarfs Western efforts, posing challenges for Australia. Historically, Australia has emphasized controlling nearby islands for security, as stated by Prime Minister Billy Hughes in 1918. China’s rising aid in the South Pacific shifts the strategic balance, requiring Australia to adapt to China’s global policy. China’s stable development necessitates collaborative interaction. Australia must leverage its capabilities to maintain freedom and democracy in a changing environment.
| Period | 11 Apr 2019 |
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| Event type | Seminar |
| Location | Tokyo, JapanShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |