Ambitious China

[T3rminator]

Originally Posted by FTE217

cheeez another strange response.
No agenda on my part just trying to see some clairty.
Hissy point and getting over it - how do you read that, baffling.
Gawd what a last sentence, smugness is not a endearing attribute the way I'm reading that.
Wish I could see it another way.

Well ok, it is clear my views on this thread has drawn out some insecurities in a few, and given how emotional the topic is to some, I'll end my contribution on a few notes.

The difference between me and some here is that I don't see China as an enemy. They are a threat in a lot of areas, but they also present a lot of opportunities in others. We have been trading with them for nearly 50 years. We also hold partnerships in a lot of science, education and R&D activities, that benefits both countries.

I also think the relationship management has been ballzed up majorly, and there is no one in the current gov who has the knowledge, skill or experience to deal with it. I am for team Australia, and I fear Australia's prosperity, a major part of national security, is being jeapordised.

Finally, I don't see this as black and white, or a zero sum game. There is a balance to be had. There are risks and we need to manage those risks. That's it.