The Cook Islands exist in free association with New Zealand, but the China agreements created a divide. Tension between the Cook Islands and its traditional ally works in Beijing’s favor. The United States should not ignore China’s encroachment in a region that hosts core national interests.
We cannot in good conscience let this situation continue. I for one refuse to let it happen in my own backyard. I think it’s about time more of us started speaking up.
China’s ability to hold the world hostage to its compromised minerals industry may be the chief hindrance to justice for the Uyghurs and their fellows.
There’s no time to lose. As the US fleet dwindles, China’s is growing at an alarming rate and shows no signs of abating. China is outbuilding the US Navy and is on track to add more than 20 new warships this year, compared to maybe five for the US.
Mining billionaire shills for his communist paymasters.
Why would anyone trust a communist dictatorship?
Albanese goes crawling to the communist dictatorship.
Who’s side are you really on, you jelly-backed creep?
A seabed mining agreement with the island nation of Nauru would reduce China’s influence while establishing America as an industry authority.
Ukraine and Israel have demonstrated that patient, subversive infiltration can paralyze powerful militaries. China, through strategic land acquisitions, is already positioned to exploit America’s vulnerabilities. The question is no longer what if – but when.
Luxon’s China trip was less a diplomatic triumph and more a cringe-worthy display of naïvety. He’s out there kissing butt, signing deals that sound big but mean little and pretending China’s not up to its eyeballs in anti-Western scheming.
Why do ‘yesterday’s leaders’ desire to cozy up with the totalitarian regime running China?
As I have argued previously, our model should be Singapore – friendly with both the US and China, but not in a military alliance with either country.
The US cannot afford to stand aside and leave the field to China. The game is on.
