It seems that China isn't happy with President Obama's announcement that US troops will be stationed in Darwin, they don't believe it's in our best interest. In the New York Times this morning, they mention the word 'base' and that's exactly what it will be - US Marines will undergo private exercises by themselves on Australian soil.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said "The US has repeatedly said it has no intention of restraining China and has expressed its support of a strong, prosperous and stable China. We hope the US will fulfill its pledges."
US aircraft including B52 bombers, F18s, Harriers, C130s, C17s and the Global Hawk will fly in and out of Darwin and it's reasonable to assume there will be more nuclear-powered US warships in our ports.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said "The US has repeatedly said it has no intention of restraining China and has expressed its support of a strong, prosperous and stable China. We hope the US will fulfill its pledges."
US aircraft including B52 bombers, F18s, Harriers, C130s, C17s and the Global Hawk will fly in and out of Darwin and it's reasonable to assume there will be more nuclear-powered US warships in our ports.
We all want to see an end to the war in Afghanistan but President Obama made a personal plea for us not to pull out too early. "What I'd say to the Australian people at this stage, is given the enormous investment that's been made - and the signs that we can in fact leave behind a country that's not perfect, but one that is more stable, more secure and does not provide safe haven for terrorists - it's appropriate for us to finish the job and do it right."
Julia Gillard said 250 US marines would be stationed for six months in the Northern Territory from next year, and by 2016 this would grow to 2500 marines. President Obama said "We are here to stay. This is a region of huge strategic importance to us."
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