Title: “Middle Power” Australia’s Naval Policy and Strength and Its Impact on China
Abstract: In the new century,since Australian Labor government came into power,it proactively proposed the concept ofcreative power diplomacyand described thefour strategic interests systemin detail in the defense white papers released in 2009and 2013.The idea of middle powersis truly implemented in the national defense policy and naval construction plan.In order to guarantee Australia’s security and strategic interests,the Australian government pursued the strategy of self-defense under the alliance framework.On the one hand,the Australian government strived to strengthen the alliance between Australia and the United States.On the other hand,it enhanced its Royal Navy’s ability to respond to armed conflict by reinforcing its own independent military force.In fact,as China continues to rise,the Sino-Australian relations have actually fallen into a dilemma ofmore common interests,less common values.Concerned about China’s rise,Australia gradually tilts towards the United States both politically and militarily.In view of this strategic situation,for one thing,China should stabilize Sino-US relations,and strive for additional security dialogue beyond the existing strategic and economic dialogue;for another,China should vigorously strengthen the Navy construction,and improve the ability to defend its own maritime lifeline.In addition,China should also hedge the risks encountered on the ocean through land power strategy.What is the most important is that,China should make those countries understand that if they expect continued benefits from China’s economic development,they should not alienate China in politics and be on guard of it in security.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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