Australians` trust in China at lowest point in survey`s history
(The Guardian China)

Most feel Australia too economically dependent on China and there is too much investment from BeijingAustralians are increasingly wary about China, and worry about the potential for foreign interference in our democracy, according to new polling from a major foreign policy thinktank.The Lowy Institute poll suggests trust by Australians in China to be a responsible global actor has hit its lowest point since the survey began 15 years ago. Only 32% of the sample say they trust China to act responsibly, a 20-point plunge from the survey in 2018 and 15 points lower than the previous low of 47% recorded in 2008. Related: Media companies scramble after judge rules they are liable for Facebook comments Related: Jim Chalmers ditches Labor´s pre-election pledge to conduct review into Newstart Continue reading...