In China policy, Albanese’s hands are tied by Australia’s populist forces
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In the new normal in liberal democracies like Australia, a fearful majority can be mobilised against indigenous rights or a rational China policy. The Australian PM has to keep his objectives for his upcoming China trip modest, as it will be judged at home through the populist filter of fear.