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MH370: building better relations with China : Comments

By Peter Coates, published 28/3/2014

These aircraft and ships are of course being used for humanitarian, soft power purposes, but as China is seen as a possible strategic problem their presence seems a little unreal.

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Yes, Australia has rarely worked so closely with China.
While the tragedy of this plane's apparent fate is not to be minimised, the close working relationship established between our two countries because of it should rightly be seen as a good thing.
China is our largest neighbour, one of our largest business partners and a pre-eminent power in our neighbourhood. It is right and fitting and timely that we begin to learn how to work closely with China on all matter of issues.
We love it when they come as tourists. Why not as grieving relatives when most of the passengers on the ill-fated flight were Chinese.
That the appearance of two Chinese IL-76 aircraft caused comment is, hopefully, only due to the novelty. China is raising its profile. They will be seen more and more. Let's work with that.
Posted by halduell, Friday, 28 March 2014 10:41:45 AM
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Who causes the most hatred in the world, the good old USA, with every airbase in the vicinity being prepared for war with China by them, it is great to see a helping hand given by Australia to the Chinese relatives of the plane disaster, live in peace not war.
Posted by Ojnab, Friday, 28 March 2014 1:24:47 PM
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Thanks for your comments.

PerthNowNews, March 27, 2014 reports http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perths-chinese-community-opens-its-arms-to-relatives-of-mh370-passengers/story-fniztvnf-1226866877508 :

“MEMBERS of Perth’s Chinese community have offered spare rooms in their homes to accommodate relatives of passengers and crew on the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Sammy Yap, president of the Chung-Wah Association, said he assumed Malaysian authorities or the airline would help with such arrangements for the families.

"But if there is a need, we do have volunteers who have put up their hands and said `look, we have got a few beds and we can house these people if necessary’," Mr Yap told ABC TV.

He said the association had access to practising counsellors who wanted to help the relatives cope with their grief. And many people of all professions and racial backgrounds, not just Chinese, were calling to volunteer to help in other ways, Mr Yap said.

"It’s very encouraging and heartwarming,” he said.

Mr Yap said the association was relying on the state government for information about the expected arrivals and was also in contact with Perth Airport, which had "been bombarded as well with questions that they’re not able to answer". "So we’re helping each other out, keeping each other informed of developments," he said.

Premier Colin Barnett said he expected hundreds of victims’ families would travel to the West Australian capital, the closest city to what is believed to be their loved ones’ final resting place.

It’s also understood residents of The Vines in Perth’s northeastern suburbs, home to the family of MH370 passenger Paul Weeks, have banded together to show them support.” ENDS

Pete
Posted by plantagenet, Friday, 28 March 2014 4:26:34 PM
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I sincerely send my condolences to all who have lost friends and loved ones aboard MH370.
Posted by JF Aus, Friday, 28 March 2014 5:34:41 PM
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Who causes the most hatred in the world, the good old USA,
Ojnab,
You mean those who hate the USA are the ones who cause so much hatred.
Posted by individual, Friday, 28 March 2014 8:35:14 PM
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That's one of your great and enduring attributes Individual...you never "suck"!
Posted by diver dan, Friday, 28 March 2014 8:50:53 PM
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