Australians Don’t Trust Beijing, Russia or the State of the Economy: Report

A report into the social, economic, and political environment within Australia has revealed new lows in economic optimism and a distrust of the Chinese regime.

CCP leader Xi Jinping is seen in a big screen during an evening news program at a mall in Beijing on Nov. 11, 2021. Noel Celis/AFP via Getty Images

Only 17 percent of Australians say they trust Beijing, according to the latest Lowy Institute poll.

The Lowy Institute polls Australians annually in order to document attitudes towards politics and leadership in the nation.