Interesting robust discussion-

Just a tip CL- and with respect- I would have made a different response to Diver Dan perhaps... You both seem to have similar views but perhaps Diver Dan sees the situation as more urgent... as perhaps does Mr Opinion.

Canem Malum,

What do you think of my 10 point plan to placate the Chinese?

President Xi thinks it's a winner and wishes he had thought of it first.

He's a bit upset though that Gladys Liu MP (Lib), who is a former(?) affiliate of the Chinese Communist Party, wasn't made the new Minister for Trade. They could have got things worked out with her on board.

But don't worry, Soot and Dazza's gal are still intent on forcing the international border open and bringing in hundreds of thousands of cashed up Chiners. What's that? What about the coronavirus getting in if they come here? .............. What coronavirus?

To Mr Opinion- I get the impression certain rulers like a little grovelling and prostration- some more literal than others. So yes I think Mr Xi would approve- a required but not sufficient condition.
Your 10 point plan could probably sum up the situation we are in.

Your sense of irony would make you a good soldier perhaps- excuse the pun

Canem Malum,

Everyone knows that I have been going on about the Chiner threat ad nauseum.

But for me I get to say to all my critics "I TOLD YOU SO".

Here come the Chiners:

http://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/chinas-aggressive-fishing-fleet-heading-for-australia-amid-trade-war/news-story/0175fe917c15096633b8b1bf6048522b

Aren't the people in Bondi going to be surprised when they wake up one morning to see the Chiners fishing off their beach.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-19/how-china-is-plundering-the-worlds-oceans/12971422

But just give them a big Aussie "Ni Hao Mate!" and everything will be alright.

Can we do anything about it? No ............... the enemy is already inside the gate.