[jlisenbe]

in a war we would stop shipping iron and coal

A war that might last six months, after which China would own you, your coal, and your iron ore. Your only hope would be _______. (I'll let you fill in the blank.)

[paraclete]

A war that might last six months, after which China would own you, your coal, and your iron ore. Your only hope would be _______. (I'll let you fill in the blank.)

Yes, but they will own you too, my hope is in God. logistically, China is a long way from Australia. Our vulnerability is oil, a much neglected resource, because the limp wristed greenies don't like us exploring for it. They may get their way and be ruled by autocrats who will "protect the environment"
I think we should protect ourselves by eliminating the true threat, the deviates and fellow travellers

[tomder55]

informative article

Australian clarity and Beijing’s panic mark a tumultuous week | The Strategist (aspistrategist.org.au)

, for Australia, our ability to draw on strong alliances and deep friendships with like-minded democracies is the reason that we will prevail against Beijing.

[jlisenbe]

One good thing from Australia is Skynews. This guy hit the nail on the head.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fd9zQjYaUs

[paraclete]

One good thing from Australia is Skynews. This guy hit the nail on the head.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fd9zQjYaUs

Jones has been around for a long time, not often he says something sane, but who knows anyone but Joe can change

[paraclete]

informative article

Australian clarity and Beijing’s panic mark a tumultuous week | The Strategist (aspistrategist.org.au)

, for Australia, our ability to draw on strong alliances and deep friendships with like-minded democracies is the reason that we will prevail against Beijing.

Yes, I think we have Beijing's number