Whenever we see strong anti-China and pro-America sentiments in neighboring countries like the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, or Mongolia, many Chinese netizens can’t help but marvel at the U.S.’s unparalleled ability to “virtually raise loyal dogs” abroad. Indeed, America’s dominance in international public relations is one of its greatest strengths. Even when Trump floated the idea of annexing Canada, Greenland, or Panama, there was barely a murmur from international media or governments. So why is the U.S. so formidable in this arena, while China lags significantly behind?
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Why has a long-term understanding with Asia eluded us?
Source: Australia Asia relationship: Why has a long-term understanding with Asia eluded us?
Australia appears to be accepting that a transactional relationship with Asia will do. And some appear to be entirely relaxed and comfortable about it. But during a speech in Canberra late last month Foreign Minister Penny Wong raised the alarm.
She pointed out that the number of Mandarin-speaking Australians of non-Chinese origin total in the low hundreds.
