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“We’re taking Taiwan back and everyone stay out of our way”? or are they just posturing?
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Posturing. But the posturing will be enough.
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Originally Posted by Musashi
I remember that a lot of the countries in the area were saying that they would not get involved if China took action regarding Taiwan. I don't remember many specifics, but I seem to remember Australia was one of those countries.
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It is Australia's ties to the USA via the Anzus treaty that will see our involvement in a conflict in Asia. Basically, if the USA get involved, we get involved - our current Prime Minister seems intent on getting onto George Bush's christmas card list.
Australia is currently striking a free trade deal with China, and politically it would be pretty stupid to get involved in a conflict over Taiwan out of a desire to play with the big boys - but that's what we've been doing for years and I don't see that changing.
edited to add last thought