Loosen ties with the US? That is funny.

No, keep ties with US and build coalitions with similaly minded naitons in region.

There is no use pretending we are not a Western nation with close ties with the UK and US and a few others.

We should be proud of that alliance

You are so calm about it Chris Lewis, how do you do it?

Dan

i can't respond to sarcasm Dan. It is all too serious for me, and Hong Kong.

Australia should plan to buy the debt of those countries that fall
into China's debt trap, even if they were warned.
By that time it may be possible to raise some finance from other
countries as well.
Because of the Central Kingdom's policy do not be surprised if the
Nine Dotted Line does not expand or appear elsewhere.
Remember the Central Kingdom does not believe that we are sovereign countries.

The author has written an extremely researched article.

China "coughs" - the entire world gets a virus, affecting millions, causing such unnecessary grief, suffering, and deaths - decimating a World's economy....who cares - well the World does!

China's response to Australia's PM who sought (supported my all Australians, and now over 100 countries) an International Enquiry as to origins of this Corona Virus was met with such disdain by China -

Calling it based on politics! Sir, you know who you are who made this comment.

Also stating that Chinese people would not visit Australia as we being deemed a nation against Chinese people (is that what you really said China's Ambassador?)

Maybe he should talk to those Chinese people happily living their lives in Australia under "freedom" of expression and ideas....of course he will get no comment from Aussie Chinese as they have family back in China who are "monitored".

So for Australia seeking an International Enquiry as to the origins of this virus - China hit Australia Barley growers with an 80% tariff - seriously! - With no interest as to such tariff implication on Australia's economy.

China then halts "beef" exports - and is looking at further sanctions on our industry. With no thought as to implementation on Australia's economy.

We then come to the recent Hong Kong declaration - which will involve all Citizens of Hong Kong - which I believe will severely limit their democratic autonomy and freedom.....this is a tragedy.

It's time for Australia to STAND UP against the BULLY - and stand up for our "freedom and democracy".

Enough is enough.

SAINTS,

Ni hao, Mate!

I think you have missed the point of what is actually going down at the moment.

There are two Andrews running around at the moment who seem to think we should SIGN UP with the bully, not STAND UP to the bully.

It's a Chinese future for us so you better start getting used to the idea.