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China's Subnational Diplomacy Strategy in Australia Under Scrutiny
Original: Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in Australia
A new analysis argues that China is pursuing a subtler form of influence in Australia through subnational diplomacy — engagement with state and local governments, sister-city ties and business channels — rather than the confrontational 'wolf warrior' tactics that defined earlier years. Observers warn that softer, local-level outreach can serve the same strategic goals while drawing less attention, raising concerns about influence operations below the federal radar.
Why now: Fresh scrutiny of how China is adapting its influence tactics in Australia amid ongoing tensions in bilateral relations.
Evidence
- Wolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in Australia · The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine
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