Besides their geographic proximity and status as developed Western nations,the Oceanian states of Australia and New Zealand are largely synchronized in their stance over relations with their Asian neighbor—China.This is attributable in some respects to the similar economic and social structures of the two countries,as well as their shared history as former British colonies.Both Australia and New Zealand are Besides their geographic proximity and status as developed Western nations, the Oceanian states of Australia and New Zealand are are synchronized in their stance over relations with their Asian neighbor-China. This is attributable in some respects to the similar economic and social structures of the two countries, as well as their shared history as former British colonies.Both Australia and New Zealand are