SYDNEY -- Most Australians still distrust China and believe it could pose a military threat to their country in the next two decades, an opinion poll has found, despite improving political and trade relations between Canberra and Beijing.
Lowy Institute says 71% of respondents worry about possible Chinese military threat

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Despite improving bilateral relations, a poll has found that Australian public sentiment toward Beijing remains low. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
SYDNEY -- Most Australians still distrust China and believe it could pose a military threat to their country in the next two decades, an opinion poll has found, despite improving political and trade relations between Canberra and Beijing.