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Abbott’s ‘Goldilocks’ balancing act

Following the G20, Australia finds itself in an unique and desirable position with the world’s two superpowers

22 November 2014

9:00 AM

22 November 2014

9:00 AM

As the G20 concludes, Australia is in a Goldilocks position when it comes to the Asia Pacific. It has good relations with China, culminating in the free trade deal, and a very close relationship with the United States. Australia has successfully manoeuvred itself into an attractive position: it does not need to choose between its burgeoning trade with China and its increasingly close strategic relationship with the US or vice versa.

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