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Australians Don’t Trust Beijing, Russia or the State of the Economy: Report

A report into the social, economic, and political environment within Australia has revealed new lows in economic optimism and a distrust of the Chinese regime.
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Australians Don’t Trust Beijing, Russia or the State of the Economy: Report
CCP leader Xi Jinping is seen in a big screen during an evening news program at a mall in Beijing on Nov. 11, 2021. Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
6/2/2024|Updated: 6/2/2024
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Only 17 percent of Australians say they trust Beijing, according to the latest Lowy Institute poll.

The Lowy Institute polls Australians annually in order to document attitudes towards politics and leadership in the nation.

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Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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