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Australia is far from the only country to consider or implement bans. TikTok is banned from government devices in many European countries, a majority of US states, and Canada among others. It's completely banned in India.
The relationship between Australia and China is generally one of engagement and co-operation, but in recent years has become more volatile. China is Australia's largest trading partner but concerns over its influence in Australian domestic affairs are rising. China and Australia's overlapping spheres of influence, and concerns over human rights issues, remain potential flashpoints.
As China's global influence rises, and its tech sector continues to develop, it's hard to see anything other than a rise in tensions with the west. The increased banning of Chinese software is just one part of the developing
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