More and more we see Australia trying to out China in authoritarianism. However, at least China (and Russia for that matter) doesn't hide that it is authoritari

More and more we see Australia trying to out China in authoritarianism. However, at least China (and Russia for that matter) doesn't hide that it is authoritarian. People from Eastern states are very much aware of this and act accordingly. On the other hand, I wonder how Australians perceive this situation, and how much Goethe's old adage, “the best slave is the one who thinks he is free,” applies.