Ratcheting up the rhetoric. Is it just Beijing bluff, or real this time? Our chief of Navy has his say. 60 Minutes Australia: Power Plays, 2025
In the increasingly less than delicate dance for domination in our region, there’s no denying China boasts superior force when compared with our military. It’s an advantage they love to show off. ibid.
Their carrots are also proving to be effective weapons, especially when it comes to influencing our near neighbours. Chinese money has been buying plenty of friendship in the South Pacific. ibid.
‘This is the first time we’ve seen a task group from the PLA Navy circumnavigate Australia. That is true.’ ibid. Navy dude