Dear Paul,

Threats to their security? Much of what the powers-that-be see as threats to their security are attempts to overturn the symbols and actuality of their oppressive acts. Do the million Uighurs in Chinese camps being free represent a threat to Chinese security? Do toppling the statues of the heroes of the slavocracy Confederacy, making police accountable and stopping the police murder of black and other people threaten American security? One means by which oppressors stay in power is by labeling attempts to overturn their system of power as threats to their security. If Trump and Xi have feelings of insecurity it is great. May their feelings of insecurity be justified.

Chris,

It's extremely doubtful that the Chinese populace will ever rise up against the CCP. That's just not how things happen in China.

If you look back over Chinese history the only way the CCP will be ousted is if another state challenges it. And the CCP is just too powerful to be challenged by an internal or external contender.

And keep in mind China has a powerful ally in Russia which is looking to re-establish its own empire. You add to that list a lot of smaller states like Pakistan, North Korea, Iran, and now even a more than China-friendly PNG which is just a stone's throw from our border.

If Australia really wants to send a message to Beijing I suggest cancelling the visas of all Chinese nationals and send them packing back home because how many of them do you think are operatives of the CCP here under the guise of migrants.

Mr O, yes, an uprising is unlikely.

But one must live in hope.

I think pressure for reform will come from outside China, assuming my hope that much greater pressure will emerge.

Interesting your view about getting rid of Chinese nationals. It is an issue I am currently writing about in my piece on Australia and race.

I am unlikely to agree, although it is an issue I raise given cold war tensions.

Chris,

If you're happy to live with the enemy inside the gate then so be it. I'm sure China will appreciate your stance.

I think an overwhelming majority of Chinese Australians embrace our lifestyle and societal norms.

Who wouldn't embrace our country; one of best in the world, despite growing policy difficulties.

Very hard to quantify our different beliefs though.

'Very hard to quantify our different beliefs though.'

not really Chris, not unless you deny the biblical influence that made Western nations the most desired in the world. Of course under godless marxism we now have heaps more violence and myriads of other godless fruit that is making the West less attractive.