Trump presidency gives Australians a negative view of US, Lowy poll finds
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Australians feel less safe than ever before and have concerns about the rise of China, terrorism and a nuclear North KoreaFaith in the US `acting responsibly` has plummeted among Australians but the rise of China is still viewed as a potential military threat by many, the 2017 Lowy poll has found.The poll of Australian attitudes to the world, now in its 13th year, found Australians had never felt less safe in the world, with rising concerns about terrorism, climate change, cyberattacks and a nuclear-armed North Korea. Related: Malcolm Turnbull warns Asian leaders of `a coercive China` Related: US escalates pressure on China over South China Sea and North Korea Continue reading...