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Wednesday, November 03, 2004 9:50:06 AM
China hopes to further military ties with New Zealand
How deep of an alliance with New Zealand can China bring together? One thing is almost certain, few countries will refuse China, the new leader.
"We can't afford not to enhance our relationship with China at this point in our history,"
THE Howard Government has given its most upbeat assessment yet on a free trade agreement with China, claiming it would be "arguably more important" than Australia's bilateral pact with the US
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During the last four years under Bush China was able to gain considerable ground as the poor simpleton in the White House proved no match for the Dragon. I expect to see an even more accelerated agenda from China during Bush’s second term.
Simultaneously China is establishing bases on Tarawa and in the Spratley Islands in the Philippines, with the obvious intent of controlling another key maritime choke point, the Malacca Strait, through which much oil and other strategically important trade commodities are transported.
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The outlying islands -- Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia – are the first chain of defense for China. Much press has already been given to Japan and Taiwan. The Philippines have been leaning toward China and Indonesia is seeing some heavy terrorist activity which might be covertly backed by China as it is to their advantage.
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China is trying to take back the strategically placed island of Kiribati. South of Kiribati the Chinese military influence was starting to replace that of Tonga's traditional partners.
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Again I am not sure how strong an alliance New Zealand and China will form. Looking at the map, the Dragon’s influence in New Zealand, Tonga, Kiribati possibly Australia not only surrounds America Samoa but draws a straight line to Hawaii.
-Am
China hopes to further military ties with New Zealand
www.chinaview.cn 2004-11-03 13:46:12
BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhuanet) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) hopes to work with the New Zealand armed forces to pushforward bilateral friendship and cooperation up to a new, higher height, said Chinese Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan here Wednesday.
Cao, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and state councilor, made the remarks during his meeting with visitingNew Zealand's navy commander Major General RAdm D. Ledson.
Cao said that the relations between the two armed forces showedsound growing momentum in recent years along with the smooth development of Sino-New Zealand friendly relations.
The two armed forces kept frequent exchanges and visits and their friendly cooperation progressed smoothly, acknowledged Cao. He expressed the belief that Ledson's present China trip will promote the friendly cooperative ties between the two armed forces,especially their two navies.
Ledson said the exchange of visits between the personnel and fleets of the two armed forces play a very crucial role in the development of bilateral friendly and cooperative relations.
New Zealand armed forces will make active efforts to boost bilateral military ties, Ledson added.
Ledson and his party arrived in Beijing Saturday for an official friendly visit to China. Enditem
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-11/03/content_2172821.htm
How deep of an alliance with New Zealand can China bring together? One thing is almost certain, few countries will refuse China, the new leader.
"We can't afford not to enhance our relationship with China at this point in our history,"
THE Howard Government has given its most upbeat assessment yet on a free trade agreement with China, claiming it would be "arguably more important" than Australia's bilateral pact with the US
#msg-4438656
During the last four years under Bush China was able to gain considerable ground as the poor simpleton in the White House proved no match for the Dragon. I expect to see an even more accelerated agenda from China during Bush’s second term.
Simultaneously China is establishing bases on Tarawa and in the Spratley Islands in the Philippines, with the obvious intent of controlling another key maritime choke point, the Malacca Strait, through which much oil and other strategically important trade commodities are transported.
#msg-2384357
The outlying islands -- Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia – are the first chain of defense for China. Much press has already been given to Japan and Taiwan. The Philippines have been leaning toward China and Indonesia is seeing some heavy terrorist activity which might be covertly backed by China as it is to their advantage.
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=4007221
China is trying to take back the strategically placed island of Kiribati. South of Kiribati the Chinese military influence was starting to replace that of Tonga's traditional partners.
#msg-3377985
Again I am not sure how strong an alliance New Zealand and China will form. Looking at the map, the Dragon’s influence in New Zealand, Tonga, Kiribati possibly Australia not only surrounds America Samoa but draws a straight line to Hawaii.
-Am
China hopes to further military ties with New Zealand
www.chinaview.cn 2004-11-03 13:46:12
BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Xinhuanet) -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) hopes to work with the New Zealand armed forces to pushforward bilateral friendship and cooperation up to a new, higher height, said Chinese Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan here Wednesday.
Cao, also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission and state councilor, made the remarks during his meeting with visitingNew Zealand's navy commander Major General RAdm D. Ledson.
Cao said that the relations between the two armed forces showedsound growing momentum in recent years along with the smooth development of Sino-New Zealand friendly relations.
The two armed forces kept frequent exchanges and visits and their friendly cooperation progressed smoothly, acknowledged Cao. He expressed the belief that Ledson's present China trip will promote the friendly cooperative ties between the two armed forces,especially their two navies.
Ledson said the exchange of visits between the personnel and fleets of the two armed forces play a very crucial role in the development of bilateral friendly and cooperative relations.
New Zealand armed forces will make active efforts to boost bilateral military ties, Ledson added.
Ledson and his party arrived in Beijing Saturday for an official friendly visit to China. Enditem
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-11/03/content_2172821.htm
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