As China ramps up its presence in Antarctica, analysts say Australia is 'asleep at the wheel'

Summary

1. China opens fifth Antarctic station, enabling crucial quadrant coverage.
2. Australian inaction risks boosting Beijing's strategic influence.
3. Peaceful collaboration assurances met with skepticism.
4. Concerns include military use, resource exploitation, and territorial claims.

References

• ​​​​​​Media Check: ABC News Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Media Bias Fact Check(High Credibility)
• COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE GUIDELINES LEARNING OUTCOMES ETC)