In Australia, a relentless campaign to demonize China is ramping up.
Well known commentators , academics (usually ex-military or ex-spies) line up regularly to spew fear and loathing about China. Their intentions are buttress support for the U.S. campaign against China.
Using information obviously garnered from spy agencies they slander and insinuate anyone with links to China.
Chen Hong an academic from East China Normal University, makes some astute comments in this article from The Global Times.