Why The World Superpowers Are Fighting Over Australia
By Reach
Australia is Alone In The World, Here’s Why.
Australia is a democratic, prosperous and peaceful country – until now. The modern foundation of Australia – the economic relationship with China, and the security of the United States of America, is faltering. As both these superpowers are now competing for global hegemony. Australia is forced to choose a side.
Here’s what others had to say:
@DBerry84
We were the first troops to break the Hindenburg line in WW1, we gave the Germans and Japanese armies the first land defeats in WW2, we stacked Chinese troops in Korea and served with distinction in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, I think we’ll be fine mate, we’re not some damsel in distress here son!
@tompetrou2270
Australia punches above it’s weight, Australians will never be intimidated by any country, that’s just how we roll mate…
@Kammitoes
I’m an old Aussie and I haven’t been happy with the US since the 1970s for it’s part in overthrowing our Federal Government (CIA/TRW interference – they made a movie that eluded to it titled “Falcon and the Snowman”) at that time. Nor am I impressed with American exceptionalism and arrogance and their governments eager to rewrite history to make them the saviours of the world as if the rest of us were lazy feckless useless units taking advantage of the US largess. You can’t claim to be victims America when you rule the roost and tell everyone else what to do. Clean up your own country before coming to mine and others and presuming to tell them how to run theirs.
The US is arrogant and has no qualms about starting wars or interfering in the business of sovereign nations to secure more power and wealth for themselves. That is my perception at least.
I’m not particularly trusting of China’s motives either. I would rather see my country align with Europe and our near neighbours….and India. I believe, on the whole, India and Australia would benefit by a closer relationship. We have welcomed a lot of Indians into Oz and they are terrific additions to our wonderful diverse culture.
@segadavern
Australia fought and lost 10s of thousands of young men in all the wars created by Europe and America. We are no longer little colonials anymore. It is time Australia separate itself from Europe and America and choose its own friends. We are in the Asia/Pacific region we need to consolidate our relationship with countries in our own region. No more mother England or big brother America. We need stronger relationship with countries in the Pacific rim including South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.
@regcooper1146
Realistically, we need to increase our defence spending to 3% of GDP.
@kristianmorris9738
China arguably has a greater dependency on Australia than the other way around. This was demonstrated when China tried to ‘punish’ Australia with import bans for questioning Covid19 origins. China couldn’t place restrictions on its main imports from Australia (coal, iron ore, and natural gas) without it increasing its own production costs, thus making Chinese goods less competitive globally. Despite the import bans, Australian exports to China grew to record highs over consecutive years. China could, and has, try to reduce its reliance on Australian raw materials. However, the reality is that few countries can compete with Australian commodities in terms of volume, quality, and reliability of supply. It should also be noted that the relationship between Chinese and Australian firms is very positive, even though the relationship between its governments is less so.
@helixator3975
Both China and the US have tariffed Australia in the past five years, applying economic pressure to influence our domestic policies. Both countries cannot be trusted, neither can be ignored. Diversification is a better option than putting all our eggs in one basket, especially when becoming too close with one alienates the other.
The only way forward is to strengthen relationships, trade and alliances with likeminded middle powers in Europe and within the Asian Pacific region.
That, and building a range of key defence assets from suppliers around the world, (not just the US), and strategically developing the ability to manufacture critical materiel (missiles and munitions) ourselves.
@glennmason9949
Australia has already started to diversify its trade, away from China, as a result of China’s blocking trade with Australia, during the Covid period.
Australia also has now a more detailed and diversified domestic manufacturing strategy.
Trump just unilaterally negated the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the USA, even though the balance of trade favoured the Americans.
Australia had no tariffs on American goods, but Trump just placed a 10% tariff on all Australian goods going into US markets.
The US has several important military bases in Australia and is a partner in the recent AUKUS nuclear submarine Agreement.
However, if the US, under Trump, turns away from Australia, then Australia could make deeper trade, cultural and military alliances with many East and South East Asian nations, as well as, alliances and trade agreements with the UK and the European Union.
Australia may well be happier to move away from both a manipulative China and an unpredictable, isolationist, exceptionalist USA and be happier to be closer to NZ, Canada, the UK , the EU and the non communist nations of East and South East Asia.
Australia’s future may be very bright.
@patrickalford1278
As an Aussie I have little trust for both China and the US, especially with how Trump is ruining his own nation.
I would be happy for us to build stronger ties with nations in our own region including Japan and South Korea while also reaching out to the European Union.
@Redburgerbro
A part but this guy missed is that during cOVID-19. When Australians blame the Chinese they imposed a bunch of tariffs like up to 80% percent thinking it would crash our economy and at first we took a dent, but then we just increased our trade with India who had a lot of the same stuff as China and without their biggest iron ore export from Australia there economy started to move down a little bit eventually dropped the tariffs and have not liked us ever since.
@JohnMc-q8s
Australia is a friendly successful trading nation.
You seem to have forgetting when China launched a Trade war against Australia several years ago Australia sold it’s produce to other nations. Over time it was China who blinked and back down.
If it happens again Australia will do the same again and trade with other friends. China is bankrupt and in the throes of major social disintegration. Meanwhile India is the next Super Power who will need Steel etc from Australia after that Indonesia we have high trade with them now but it is open ended and will grow exponentially as China implodes and the USA goes through it’s ‘Fourth Turning’ read the book by the same name.
We are a friendly nation not coveting anyone else’s land or resources for that reason Australia has many friends while the current USA and current China do not.
When the Chinese circumnavigated Australia with three PLA Navy ships Australians collectively said good we are teaching them about Freedom of Navigation. We regularly send our navy ships through the Taiwan Straight.
@philharland7763
This lack of respect by the superpowers is inevitable when considering decades of lame leadership in Australia and their tendency to follow the US blindly into any stupid war.
@sunil-ಸುನಿಲ್
As an australian, I think we need to drift away from the aggressive governments of the US and China , and instead align ourselves with less “imperialist” organizations and countries such as the EU, Indonesia, Thailand, and India.
@mathewnorton
We need to form our own superpower CANZUK and a few others Singapore, maybe Malaysia, Pacific Islands, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands – and maybe the USA if they ever become normal again.
@zacdambracio6411
Australian here, I believe our government should build better alliances, with Japan, South Korea, South American countries, Canada, Mexico and European and African Democracies. China, the US, Israel, Russia are equally evil in their plans. I believe if Australia had the numbers only 100mil more we’d be the n.1 superpower. Not only are we a prosperous nation, but one that provides for its people in terms of a standard of living and services.
@Adam-g9d7h
The UK represents 27% of foreign investestment in Australia, and the USA invests 26% Australia itself comes in 3rd place with 14% then Japan at 11%
@alltimeisrelative
Australian intelligence actually did know the flotilla was heading towards Australia, we just didn’t know where they were headed and what their intentions were.
@ItzVilectro
Australia MUST remain independent and do what is best for Australians. Australia has traditionally sided with the US. But Donald Trump has made it very clear that Australia has not got his back. China has hit Australia with tariffs multiple times. Australia is on its own!
@richardtruckner2203
Australia offers the US many major strategic advantages due to its close proximity to the Indo China region and its huge natural resources. Australia has always taken its relationship with the US seriously and has always stood side by side with the US. Australia has a small economy compared to the US but if Australia is asked to abandon its economic relationship with China, the US needs to step up and fill the gap.
Original source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V2Nq-tKtTc
