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International reactions to the China-Australia incident by September 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Broad condemnation of the incident • 25%
Support for China's actions • 25%
Neutral or no comment • 25%
Calls for international investigation • 25%
Statements from at least five major countries or international bodies
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Chinese Warplane Fires at Australian Helicopter, Canberra Labels Incident 'Unsafe'
May 6, 2024, 09:30 AM
A Chinese warplane fired flares near an Australian Navy helicopter conducting routine operations in international waters, prompting the pilot to take evasive action. This incident has been condemned by the Australian Defence Minister as 'unsafe and unprofessional'. Australia has formally expressed concerns to Beijing about the encounter, emphasizing the need for safety and professionalism especially during a period when Canberra is attempting to ease tensions with Beijing.
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Formal support for Australia • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
Criticism of both nations • 25%
No official response • 25%
Widespread condemnation • 33%
Limited or no reaction • 33%
Support for China's action • 34%
Support Australia • 25%
Support China • 25%
Neutral • 25%
No public response • 25%
Public support for the Philippines • 25%
Public support for China • 25%
Calls for peaceful resolution • 25%
No significant international reaction • 25%
Strong condemnation and increased support • 33%
Moderate condemnation without additional support • 33%
Minimal or no reaction • 34%
Broad international support for China • 25%
Mixed international reaction • 25%
Broad international support for Taiwan • 25%
No significant international response • 25%
Sanctions on China • 33%
Sanctions on Philippines • 33%
No Sanctions • 34%
Support for China • 25%
Support for Philippines • 25%
Neutral or no clear support • 25%
Escalation involving other nations • 25%
Support for Australia's decision • 33%
Criticism of Australia's decision • 33%
Neutral or no major reaction • 34%
Condemnation by UN • 33%
Sanctions against China • 33%
No significant international response • 34%
Economic sanctions • 25%
Diplomatic protests • 25%
Military posturing • 25%
No significant response • 25%