NZ warned as US and China raise stakes
A former Australian prime minister has warned Australia risks being pulled into a war with China because it has surrendered its strategic independence to Washington, but a security expert says New Zealand's position is even more precarious. Ref. Source 9
Australia Won't Join New Patrols of South China Sea, Says Robb:
Australia wouldn't take part in any U.S. Naval patrols aimed at testing China's territorial claims in the South China Sea and isn't taking sides in disputes over one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, Trade Minister Andrew Robb said. Ref. Source 1g