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Re:Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view ... by Siira on Sunday March 20, 2022 @10:53AM (#30743099)
Perhaps there is some Chinese influence in this governmental decision, as well. They benefit from normalizing oppression.
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Re:Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view ... by dijonman2 on Sunday March 20, 2022 @11:52AM (#30743684)
China and Australia are very close.

China is Australia's largest two-way trading partner in goods and services, accounting for nearly one third (31 per cent) of our trade with the world.

https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/china/china-country-brief

The CCP is evil.

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Re:Google will soon ask Australian users to show ID to view ... by scarab92 on Sunday March 20, 2022 @08:08PM (#30748258)
Australia trades with China, particularly in minerals, but the countries are not on good terms.

Australia has multiple WTO cases running against China, and the Australian government frequently calls out CCP misbehaviour. In turn, China has placed tarrifs on higher value Australia products like seafood and wine.

It's similar to the Germany / Russia relationship, economically necessary but with frequently conflicting social principles.

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