How Would Australia-U.S. Relations Change If Biden Wins?

The transcript discusses the strong relationship between Australia and the US under Scott Morrison, highlighting the Five Eyes intelligence partnership and defense ties. It explores the potential impact of a Biden presidency on US-China relations and how this could affect Australia. The strained relationship between Australia and China is analyzed, focusing on trade tensions and national interest decisions. The discussion also covers China's global role and behavior, emphasizing the need for humility. Finally, the potential for renewed multilateralism under Biden is considered.

What is a key component of the Australia-US relationship mentioned in the video?

• The Five Eyes Intelligence Partnership

• The North Atlantic Treaty Organization

• The Trans-Pacific Partnership

• The Paris Climate Agreement

What is a major bipartisan issue in Washington DC regarding China?

• Distrust and determination to confront China

• Support for China's Belt and Road Initiative

• Promotion of cultural exchanges with China

• Encouragement of Chinese investment in US infrastructure

What approach has Australia taken towards foreign investment?

• A free market approach

• A protectionist approach

• A laissez-faire approach

• A national interest approach

How has China reacted to Australia's national interest decisions?

• By increasing diplomatic engagement

• By seeing it as a slight and overreacting

• By offering trade incentives

• By ignoring the decisions

What global event has brought China into every home worldwide?

• The Shanghai Expo

• The Belt and Road Initiative

• The Beijing Olympics

• The coronavirus pandemic

What quality does the speaker suggest China should adopt to be a great power?

• Aggressiveness

• Humility

• Expansionism

• Isolationism

What is expected to be a focus of a potential Biden presidency?

• Strengthening multilateral relationships

• Promoting isolationism

• Increasing tariffs on European goods

• Reducing military presence in Asia