After the election that took place over the weekend, the conservatives in Australia, who were booted out of power, seem to be leaning toward appointing Peter Dutton, a staunch opponent of China's policies, to the position of leader of the opposition in the nation. The Liberal Party, which had been in power for over ten years, was obliterated in the election held on May 21. Voters in affluent cities chose independent candidates who were more concerned about the climate threat than the Liberals were. Dutton, who used to serve as a police officer, became successful in politics because of his severe demeanor and his preference for making criticism that garners a lot of attention. In his role as defence minister, he drew parallels between China's expansionist goals and those of Ger...
Read More