Contrary to this, most experts in Australia would argue that Australia does respect the PRC, but that respect does not mean deference to the PRC, partly because the PRC is not the preeminent power in the region, which is the US. [...] In the first explanation, the PRC remains relatively weak compared to the US.16 The strong public image projected is a form of nationalistic propaganda, designed to make the population feel good about the country. [...] There is a considerable difference of views among experts about the PRC’s The view of the PRC as status in the international system – whether it is a great power or on the way to become one or, in a view held by a minority, may never become one due the victim and merely to domestic factors. [...] The view of the PRC as the victim and merely reacting to outside forces is in stark contrast to how Australia sees the PRC. [...] Some experts in the PRC espouse the view that their country first needs to improve its relations with the US, and relations with Australia would consequently follow the same trajectory.37 The Albanese Government has done much to stabilise the relationship, Recommendations despite not greatly altering the substance of Australia’s strategic policy.
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