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  • Quarterly Essay 76: Red Flag

  • Waking Up to China's Challenge
  • By: Peter Hartcher
  • Narrated by: Peter Hartcher
  • Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (528 ratings)

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China has become a key nation for Australia’s future - for our security, economy and identity. But what are China’s intentions when it comes to Australia?

In this gripping account, Peter Hartcher shows how Beijing stepped up its campaign for influence, over hearts and minds, mineral and agricultural resources, media outlets and sea lanes. Reactions have included panic, xenophobia and all-the-way-with-the-USA - but the challenge now is to think hard about the national interest and respond with wisdom to a changed world. This urgent, authoritative essay blends reporting and analysis, and covers the local scene as well as the larger geopolitical picture. It casts fresh light on Beijing’s plans and actions and outlines a way forward.

Australia and China have got rich together. For Australia, that is quite enough. But China’s government wants more. As much power and influence over Australia as it can possibly get, using fair means or foul. But what Beijing can get is limited not only by China’s abilities but also by Australia’s will. In each case where Chinese officials or agents attempted to intrude, they met Australian resistance. And failed. For all its power, China is neither all-powerful nor irresistible. Australia can shape its engagement with Beijing.

©2019 Peter Hartcher (P)2019 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.

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One of the best from audible

I found Peter Hartcher 's essay insighful, intriguing, interesting and informative. Top marks to Peter Hartcher for producing such a well-rounded, excellent piece of work. Peter Hartcher for Defence minister!

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A must read/listen for every Australian.

Excellent. Eye opening. Thought provoking. A must read/listen for every Australian. Highly recommended for all.

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A MUST read

should be a must listen for all Australian patriots for their own futures and those of future generations.

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Brilliant, informative, terrifying

Every Australian should read this. A well researched and informative analysis of the psychology and philosophy of the Chinese government.
The implications for Australia are clearly presented without undue hype. It is chillingly accurate as subsequent events have shown.

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What an eue opener!

A very sobering review of our real world situation.
Everyone concerned about the ongoing strength of Australia needs to read this

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Important must read

This is a must read for all Australians.
Important study as we face the changing world and how it affects us.

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Absolutely riverting!

In light of what has been happening with the Belt and Road and the WHO's reluctance to deg deep into covid, this is a must listen.

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Fascinating

great listen for anyone interested in australian and global politics. one of the best quarterly essays in a while.

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Well

Like the end. The book should reflect more about the American sanction and hegemony too.

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A good albeit not recent account of China's aims

This is a good story well written and told about the effect of China on the world and Australia.

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