In this episode of Australia, Explained we give you some insight into the Australia - China relationship. Why are we fighting and why does it matter?Bits and pieces mentioned:China officials Afghan soldier tweetHistory of Aus-China relationsRacism during COVIDThe reality of China’s trade threatsVictoria and the Belt and Road InitiativeHere are some international news outlets that aren’t for the US or Europe. We recommend following these outlets on Twitter - they are active on Instagram but the content isn’t as comprehensive!@chinadailynews@chinaxinhuanews@ndtv@jakpostimages@bbcnewsindiaThis week, Tania recommended a webpage by the Whitlam Institute at Western Sydney University that details Gough Whitlam's attempts to build diplomatic relations in the Asia-Pacific region in the 70s. Vanessa recommended an article from English language Chinese media company China Daily on an opposing view to Aus-China relations.If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends!Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram & TikTok @australiaexplainedpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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