Where can nations find a middle ground on China, politically and economically?

U.S.-Chinese relations are at an all-time high.

In recent years, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have formed a new military alliance called AUKUS to counter China’s growing influence in the Pacific and beyond.

But then what is the status of Australia?

On the one hand, our military cooperation with the United States is intensifying.

Meanwhile, trade restrictions, such as those on barley, are being relaxed between our two countries.

How can countries like Australia and others with lower populations strike a balance between their military and economic policies?

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