India says Australia will join its naval drills with U.S., Japan

[MenInG]

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India announced on Monday that Australia will join annual naval exercises scheduled with the United States and Japan, in a move that could raise concerns in China, which has previously criticised any joint drills as destabilising.

India is hosting the Malabar drills in the Bay of Bengal scheduled for later next month.

“As India seeks to increase cooperation with other countries in the maritime security domain and in the light of increased defence cooperation with Australia, Malabar 2020 will see the participation of the Australian Navy,” the defence ministry said in a statement.

Australia will be returning to the joint manoeuvres after its participation in 2007 that drew criticism from China.

The United States has been pushing for a deeper collaboration with Japan, India and Australia as a bulwark against China’s growing regional influence.

These four have formed the so-called Quad, a loose strategic coalition of the four leading democracies in the region. The joint drills will be the first concrete action of the grouping, analysts say.

“The participants of Exercise Malabar 2020 are engaging to enhance safety and security in the maritime domain. They collectively support free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and remain committed to a rules based international order,” the Indian defence ministry said.

China has denounced the Quad as an attempt to contain its development.

India’s decision on expanding the exercises comes at a time when it is locked in a military stand-off on the disputed land border with China.

Thousands of troops are in close proximity in the western Himalayas, where India says Chinese troops have intruded deep across its side of the de facto border.

Beijing denies any intrusion and says India has been building roads and other infrastructure in the disputed area causing the crisis.

There was no immediate word from China on the Malabar exercises.

The drills will be the biggest in years involving U.S. and Indian aircraft carriers, as well as major ships from Japan, and Australia, said Captain D. K. Sharma, a former Indian navy spokesman.

“This is a most welcome step. It will meet the challenge posed by China.”

Australia’s diplomatic relations with China also worsened this year, after Canberra led calls for an international inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic and Beijing imposed trade sanctions on Australian beef and barley.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...its-naval-drills-with-u-s-japan-idUSKBN2741JK

 

[The Viper]

The Quad are united in hatred of China.

 

[MenInG]

And Pakistan is united with China - what a curious situation!

 

[Gilly]

The Quad are united in hatred of China.

Why does Pakistan hate china?.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Australia to rejoin 'quad' naval exercises in move certain to infuriate Beijing

Diplomatic tensions with China are set to be reignited after Australia was formally invited to take part in large scale military exercises next month involving the United States, Japan and India.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) last took part in Exercise Malabar in 2007, before the Australian Government withdrew from the naval drills the following year because of concerns over relations with Beijing.

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has confirmed Australia will participate in Exercise Malabar 2020, which she described as a "milestone activity".

"High-end military exercises like Malabar are key to enhancing Australia's maritime capabilities, building interoperability with our close partners, and demonstrating our collective resolve to support an open and prosperous Indo-Pacific," Senator Reynolds said.

"Exercise Malabar also showcases the deep trust between four major Indo-Pacific democracies and their shared will to work together on common security interests."

Japan and the United States have been pushing diplomatically for Australia's return to the Quadrilateral exercises, which China views as threatening and an effort to contain its military reach.

India had been reluctant to allow the ADF to rejoin the powerful military grouping, but the country's Defence Ministry confirmed a long-anticipated invitation had finally been made.

"As India seeks to increase cooperation with other countries in the maritime security domain and in the light of increased defence cooperation with Australia, Malabar 2020 will see the participation of the Australian Navy," the ministry said.

"The participants of Exercise Malabar 2020 are engaging to enhance safety and security in the maritime domain.

"They collectively support free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and remain committed to a rules-based international order."

Australia is yet to announce which naval assets will deploy to Exercise Malabar in the Indian Ocean, but defence sources have suggested a warship such as HMAS Hobart or HMAS Brisbane would be likely to go.

The Malabar invitation follows a Quad foreign ministers' meeting in Tokyo earlier this month, attended by Foreign Minister Marise Payne

"It will bolster the ability of India, Australia, Japan and the United States to work together to uphold peace and stability across our region," Senator Payne said.

"This builds on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, to which Prime Minister Morrison and Prime Minister Modi agreed on 4 June 2020, and which I progressed with my counterpart, Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar, this month when we met in Tokyo."

India's former Naval spokesman DK Sharma, who has long advocated for Australia's return to the Malabar exercises, said having all four nations taking part made the Quad a more formal security alliance.

"It makes it very, very formidable," DK Sharma told the ABC.

"The way [China] is moving out, the first island chain and the second island chain, now you have Japan on top, you have the Pacific more or less under the control of the US, then we have Australia which will have a good look towards either the Pacific or Indian Ocean Pacific, and then we have India.

"None of us are behaving in a way China is behaving — there is a difference, we are all talking security, prosperity, peace, tranquillity … Those guys are only talking about grabbing the nations, making their ports, militarising them, grabbing the islands."

Source : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10...rcise-in-move-certain-to-anger-china/12784186

 

[Bigboii]

I thought australia was slowly going to the chinese sphere of influence

Good job Ausies!

 

[CanadianG00se]

Wish Canada could grow a pair and for a change oppose Chinese influence in Canada. But knowing Trudeau I won’t be surprised if he enslaved every single Canadian for his personal gain. NDP(another lunatic)is saving his position or else we would have re-election.

Us Canadians envy Aussie to finally come out of Chinese influence and protecting her self interest.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Wish Canada could grow a pair and for a change oppose Chinese influence in Canada. But knowing Trudeau I won’t be surprised if he enslaved every single Canadian for his personal gain. Such a coward of a leader we have! NDP(another lunatic)is saving his position or else we would have re-election.

Us Canadians envy Aussie to finally come out of Chinese influence and protecting her self interest.

My cousin in Toronto said the same exact thing which you typed when I spoke to him last week. Canada should join the Quad, India should sent an invite to Canada... Quad should halt a lot of Chinese activities as they map out strategies over the coming years..

 

[Bigboii]

Can a modern day Nato be formed in Asia against China with US involved in it

If yes than quad is the way to go because for too long China problem been left alone cause money was preferred over ending the cammunist regime of China but with Quad thier influence can be stopped they'll be too busy in Asia to come to Africa and Europe like they're doing right know

So it's high time that all the Asian countries unite to counter China while US stop it's business ties with China

 

[CanadianG00se]

My cousin in Toronto said the same exact thing which you typed when I spoke to him last week. Canada should join the Quad, India should sent an invite to Canada... Quad should halt a lot of Chinese activities as they map out strategies over the coming years..

Problem is our government doesn’t think long term heck they don’t even think at all. Our esteemed leader have bought equipments from Chinese company Huawei to install securities in all the Canadian mission abroad despite knowing the fact Chinese are known for spying on other countries. PM Trudeau is even bringing Huwaei in Canada to instal 5g towers when every other countries are removing Huwaei from entering. Only Trudeau can be so dumb and stupid at the same time.

Under PMJT relations with India, US and other allies have become rather sour and gradually drifting towards Chinese lap. I wish Canada could be part of Quad naval exercise but knowing our leader he would never do anything that would upset his masters in Beijing. He maybe PM of Canada but his loyalty and duty lies towards keeping his masters happy in China.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Problem is our government doesn’t think long term heck they don’t even think at all. Our esteemed leader have bought equipments from Chinese company Huawei to install securities in all the Canadian mission abroad despite knowing the fact Chinese are known for spying on other countries. PM Trudeau is even bringing Huwaei in Canada to instal 5g towers when every other countries are removing Huwaei from entering. Only Trudeau can be so dumb and stupid at the same time.

Wait, WhAT >>?????? You guys are proceeding with Huwaei ????? I thought one of Huwaei owner's daughter was locked up in Canada for sabotage ??? I don't think the Americans will allow Huwaei to be part of any telecommunications deal with Canada, they will get it cancelled somehow..

 

[CanadianG00se]

Wait, WhAT >>?????? You guys are proceeding with Huwaei ????? I thought one of Huwaei owner's daughter was locked up in Canada for sabotage ??? I don't think the Americans will allow Huwaei to be part of any telecommunications deal with Canada, they will get it cancelled somehow..

With Trudeau anything is possible

 

[Romali_rotti]

With Trudeau anything is possible

Ok, lets see what happens, I would be very surprised if Canada proceeded with Huawei. One thing we can be sure of, China's one belt one road initiative wont succeed, practically the whole world is against them. They will find the odd success in countries like Pakistan, and other financially handtied countries that is about it..

 

[angrypathan]

Australia's recent animosity towards China has nothing to do with protecting its interests and everything to do with being the lapdog of the US.

 

[Bigboii]

Australia's recent animosity towards China has nothing to do with protecting its interests and everything to do with being the lapdog of the US.

So being a chinese lapdog is better?
Serious question

 

[Napa]

Ok, lets see what happens, I would be very surprised if Canada proceeded with Huawei. One thing we can be sure of, China's one belt one road initiative wont succeed, practically the whole world is against them. They will find the odd success in countries like Pakistan, and other financially handtied countries that is about it..

Belt and road is transportation infrastructure. Such infrastructure is useful only if there is stuff to be transported, not clear what the purpose is?

 

[Romali_rotti]

Australia's recent animosity towards China has nothing to do with protecting its interests and everything to do with being the lapdog of the US.

You mean like Pakistan is to China ...

 

[Romali_rotti]

Belt and road is transportation infrastructure. Such infrastructure is useful only if there is stuff to be transported, not clear what the purpose is?

One of the key objectives of Belt and Road initiative was installing Huawei equipment in those countries, which in return will give the Chinese immense spying capability hence they can go for their world domination. That definitely wont happen now, RIP to the world order led by the Chinese ....

 

[angrypathan]

So being a chinese lapdog is better?
Serious question

Better to not be a lapdog at all ideally. I understand that with Australia's tiny population and distance from most of the world that task is rather difficult. As for who to choose between China and the US, it's not the most straightforward question. Australia probably benefits a lot more economically from China than it does from the US. At the same time, the alliance with the US provides Australia with defence and intelligence benefits. Obviously it's more complex than that but I'm no expert on the issue

 

[angrypathan]

You mean like Pakistan is to China ...

Yep, pretty much.

 

[msaaim89]

Romali & Goose are desperate for others to fight their battles.

Why can't India deal with China itself rather than hope for others to join an alliance? You are more or less similar in size.

 

[Gilly]

Better to not be a lapdog at all ideally. I understand that with Australia's tiny population and distance from most of the world that task is rather difficult. As for who to choose between China and the US, it's not the most straightforward question. Australia probably benefits a lot more economically from China than it does from the US. At the same time, the alliance with the US provides Australia with defence and intelligence benefits. Obviously it's more complex than that but I'm no expert on the issue

Australia and China clash on some issues, at times relations up and down but both remain independent.

Australia have a very strong relationship with the US, we clash on a lot less issues.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

So being a chinese lapdog is better?
Serious question

Still to be determined. Lots of eastern countries seem to be falling into the Chinese camp after having previously been in line with USA, Pakistan being one of them. I don't know if this is ideological reasons or economic, given that Africa is also being wooed by the Chinese.

I wonder what Russia and Iran will make of this considering they had close relations with India up till now, but are currently dead set against USA and their ideological partners around the world.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Romali & Goose are desperate for others to fight their battles.

Why can't India deal with China itself rather than hope for others to join an alliance? You are more or less similar in size.

lol, looks like someone got a little butt hurt because daddy China got picked on...

 

[Madplayer]

India doing everything except feeding its poor and saving its people from covid. Priorities.

 

[CricketCartoons]

India doing everything except feeding its poor and saving its people from covid. Priorities.

Poor people come and go. Nation needs to stay.

 

[CanadianG00se]

Romali & Goose are desperate for others to fight their battles.

Why can't India deal with China itself rather than hope for others to join an alliance? You are more or less similar in size.

What the hell are you even talking about?

I do not care about what goes in Asia. I’m only concerned about our dumb PMJT selling out our national interest for some cheap Chinese investments.

 

[Star_Coffee]

Funny how people are selectively happy on which government is spying on them when they fully understand almost every government, if the can, is spying on them.

 

[Star_Coffee]

Canada will never join the war against China unless and until it is absolutely necessary after severe pressure from the US. The Canadian government will have few words and that's about it.

China is a reality, 2nd economic powerhouse in the world, even the US can't completely end ties with China.

Only a few Indians will come up with the absurdity hoping it would be a reality.

 

[msaaim89]

lol, looks like someone got a little butt hurt because daddy China got picked on...

Why would it hurt me? I live on the other side of the world so doesn't have any impact on my life. You on the other hand are looking to create a hostile group without considering the consequences.

What the hell are you even talking about?

I do not care about what goes in Asia. I’m only concerned about our dumb PMJT selling out our national interest for some cheap Chinese investments.

How is it a sellout? Surely investment should be looked at as a positive?

 

[Madplayer]

Poor people come and go. Nation needs to stay.

Nations also come and go?

 

[CanadianG00se]

Just seeing how some Pakistanis are so happy to be enslaved by Chinese masters that they don’t find any cause of concerns. Good for them but not everyone are ok with being slave to Chinese!!! Some have dignity!!

If I have to chose between US and China, then I know what my preference would be and it won’t be a country where people eat bats and snakes!!

 

[Star_Coffee]

Just seeing how some Pakistanis are so happy to be enslaved by Chinese masters that they don’t find any cause of concerns. Good for them but not everyone are ok with being slave to Chinese!!! Some have dignity!!

If I have to chose between US and China, then I know what my preference would be and it won’t be a country where people eat bats and snakes!!

All of Canada is enslaved to the US and some how-to China, too.

China isn't forcing you to eat bats and snakes.

You are getting upset and desperate.

 

[Star_Coffee]

Just seeing how some Pakistanis are so happy to be enslaved by Chinese masters that they don’t find any cause of concerns. Good for them but not everyone are ok with being slave to Chinese!!! Some have dignity!!

If I have to chose between US and China, then I know what my preference would be and it won’t be a country where people eat bats and snakes!!

Funny thing is, most Canadian, always criticize the US government and the people of the US and always comparing with them. lol

 

[CanadianG00se]

Why would it hurt me? I live on the other side of the world so doesn't have any impact on my life. You on the other hand are looking to create a hostile group without considering the consequences.



How is it a sellout? Surely investment should be looked at as a positive?

Dude Chinese are known for using 5g towers to spy on individuals and they don’t even try to hide it! We are neighbours to USA who are our lifeline. Our Liberal government is already upsetting Trump administration and if god forbid he is re-elected then we will have massive issues. Trump don’t let things go that easy and if he finds out Huwaei is entering Canada which could have massive backlash.

Lastly, have you seen the map of Canada? Our entire lifeline depends on having good relations with US

 

[CanadianG00se]

Funny thing is, most Canadian, always criticize the US government and the people of the US and always comparing with them. lol

Correction only libtards Canadians who always find PMJT to be right. Most sane Canadians know our survival depends on having healthy relationships with US.

 

[Star_Coffee]

Dude Chinese are known for using 5g towers to spy on individuals and they don’t even try to hide it! We are neighbours to USA who are our lifeline. Our Liberal government is already upsetting Trump administration and if god forbid he is re-elected then we will have massive issues. Trump don’t let things go that easy and if he finds out Huwaei is entering Canada which could have massive backlash.

Lastly, have you seen the map of Canada? Our entire lifeline depends on having good relations with US

Trump isn't a dictator and if he were to get re-elected his term will be for 4 years only and most likely by the end of his second term, China will have greater influence in the rest of the world.

 

[Star_Coffee]

Correction only libtards Canadians who always find PMJT to be right. Most sane Canadians know our survival depends on having healthy relationships with US.

You are showing your naivety and looking through Indian goggles.

Canada and the US will always have a healthy relationship despite the investment of China in Canada.

 

[CanadianG00se]

You are showing your naivety and looking through Indian goggles.

Canada and the US will always have a healthy relationship despite the investment of China in Canada.

Yea sure if you say so!

 

[CanadianG00se]

Trump isn't a dictator and if he were to get re-elected his term will be for 4 years only and most likely by the end of his second term, China will have greater influence in the rest of the world.

It took only 4 years for our economy to hit lows. It took less than 4 years for our looney to come crashing as low as US .67cents for a dollar(from trading .91cents against US $1). It only took 4 years for our unemployment to reach at 13% (worst ever)

Forget Trump, our own leaders are doing the damage.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Nations also come and go?

Not with the frequency or pettiness of a poor man's life.

 

[CanadianG00se]

You are showing your naivety and looking through Indian goggles.

Canada and the US will always have a healthy relationship despite the investment of China in Canada.

You’re not even a Canadian and not residing here. So, you don’t get to decide how is Canadian life impacted. I know many liberal voters(I was one of them) who are now regretting to elect good for nothing PMJT

Canadians were enjoying better life pre-2015 where our economy was doing great and Canadian dollar was trading higher than US.

Canada-US are natural allies due to linguistic and cultural familiarity that goes back centuries. US and China are rivals in all aspect, and Canadian in bed with China would cause stir in WhiteHouse. Anyways I’m done arguing about this to someone who don’t even have an understanding of US-Canada.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Just seeing how some Pakistanis are so happy to be enslaved by Chinese masters that they don’t find any cause of concerns. Good for them but not everyone are ok with being slave to Chinese!!! Some have dignity!!

If I have to chose between US and China, then I know what my preference would be and it won’t be a country where people eat bats and snakes!!

That's great for you as a Canadian, I feel the same way as a Brit about remaining part of the EU. It's a logistical thing as much as anything, we can have relations with everyone else in the world, but at the end of the day we still have to live next door to France and Germany.

This is what I think India needs to consider seriously before putting outsiders ahead of those who have been allies in their own hemisphere. US will take advantage of India while it suits them, but when it doesn't they'll move on. Russia and Iran aren't going anywhere, and neither are China and Pakistan.

 

[Star_Coffee]

You’re not even a Canadian and not residing here. So, you don’t get to decide how is Canadian life impacted. I know many liberal voters(I was one of them) who are now regretting to elect good for nothing PMJT

Canadians were enjoying better life pre-2015 where our economy was doing great and Canadian dollar was trading higher than US.

Canada-US are natural allies due to linguistic and cultural familiarity that goes back centuries. US and China are rivals in all aspect, and Canadian in bed with China would cause stir in WhiteHouse. Anyways I’m done arguing about this to someone who don’t even have an understanding of US-Canada.

Why everyone does that, particularly Indians, always with you aren't from here so you don't get decide, when did I say I decided? having a discussion.

The Canadian dollar trading higher had multiple factors, Trudeau government isn't the only factor, and guess what when it was trading higher everyone knew when it will be back to normal around in .60's.

Of course, we all know the history of US-Canada and despite China investing in Canada, the US-Canada relationship will not be damaged, it is mutually agreed upon but that does not mean Canada will join in any military confrontation against China unless and until it is absolutely necessary, only politically and at times stop some technology investment from China to please the US.

Regardless of which government is in power in Canada, The Canadian government will always welcome Chinese investment, even the US will, too.

 

[Star_Coffee]

You’re not even a Canadian and not residing here. So, you don’t get to decide how is Canadian life impacted. I know many liberal voters(I was one of them) who are now regretting to elect good for nothing PMJT

Canadians were enjoying better life pre-2015 where our economy was doing great and Canadian dollar was trading higher than US.

Canada-US are natural allies due to linguistic and cultural familiarity that goes back centuries. US and China are rivals in all aspect, and Canadian in bed with China would cause stir in WhiteHouse. Anyways I’m done arguing about this to someone who don’t even have an understanding of US-Canada.

Why everyone does that, particularly Indians, always with you aren't from here so you don't get decide, when did I say I decided? having a discussion.

The Canadian dollar trading higher had multiple factors, Trudeau government isn't the only factor, and guess what when it was trading higher everyone knew when it will be back to normal around in .60's.

Of course, we all know the history of US-Canada and despite China investing in Canada, the US-Canada relationship will not be damaged, it is mutually agreed upon but that does not mean Canada will join in any military confrontation against China unless and until it is absolutely necessary, only politically and at times stop some technology investment from China to please the US.

Regardless of which government is in power in Canada, The Canadian government will always welcome Chinese investment, even the US will, too.

In other words, Canada is not just enslaved to the US but also China's money.

 

[Star_Coffee]

That's great for you as a Canadian, I feel the same way as a Brit about remaining part of the EU. It's a logistical thing as much as anything, we can have relations with everyone else in the world, but at the end of the day we still have to live next door to France and Germany.

This is what I think India needs to consider seriously before putting outsiders ahead of those who have been allies in their own hemisphere. US will take advantage of India while it suits them, but when it doesn't they'll move on. Russia and Iran aren't going anywhere, and neither are China and Pakistan.

The current Indian government will improve relationships with almost every regional country within Asia but Pakistan. BJP needs to sell an anti-Pakistan and anti-Muslim narrative to keep getting re-elected.

 

[Madplayer]

Not with the frequency or pettiness of a poor man's life.

Lets be honest, nation is pretty abstract. Poor man is real. Which matters more?

 

[CricketCartoons]

Lets be honest, nation is pretty abstract. Poor man is real. Which matters more?

Honour, patriotism, love are abstract, but people die for it. Because it matters more.

 

[Madplayer]

Honour, patriotism, love are abstract, but people die for it. Because it matters more.

But if real living people are dead, what would be left of the abstract nation? The few fat ones?

 

[CanadianG00se]

Why everyone does that, particularly Indians, always with you aren't from here so you don't get decide, when did I say I decided? having a discussion.

The Canadian dollar trading higher had multiple factors, Trudeau government isn't the only factor, and guess what when it was trading higher everyone knew when it will be back to normal around in .60's.

Of course, we all know the history of US-Canada and despite China investing in Canada, the US-Canada relationship will not be damaged, it is mutually agreed upon but that does not mean Canada will join in any military confrontation against China unless and until it is absolutely necessary, only politically and at times stop some technology investment from China to please the US.

Regardless of which government is in power in Canada, The Canadian government will always welcome Chinese investment, even the US will, too.

You have no idea what you’re talking about! Do you even know what is populous belief among Canadians regards to our current government? We absolute hate this tool of a leader!! Sink our economy to the bottom of the barrel which have no hope of rebound. You wanna know what is common belief then just swing by on any Canadian officials twitter account and you will see it how much hate they are getting it.

US President Trump have threatened sanctions to almost every country that will allow Huwaei in their country. Most of US allies including UK have separate the ties with Chinese company. But our Pm thinks Huwaei with all their shady history is fine to enter Canada. Even today at our Parliament there was huge backlash by opposition party regarding this move. There is a reason why many Canadians including political party are not in favour of this move, because we know last thing we want is more trade issues with US

Recently, US have imposed tariffs on Canadian goods(which our puppet government were guilty of supplying Chinese good to US under the banner of ‘Made in Canada’) and also scratch the long standing NAFTA. Trump is maniac and he doesn’t care about anyone beside his own country. If Democrats gets elected then situation will drastically change but that is big if.

Average Canadians life have direct impact due to incompetence shown by PMJT and his useless government. I know how my life have drastically changed ever since this clown was chosen PM. Now, if you don’t have any first hand experience then you’re only spouting nonsense based on media speculations.

 

[CanadianG00se]

That's great for you as a Canadian, I feel the same way as a Brit about remaining part of the EU. It's a logistical thing as much as anything, we can have relations with everyone else in the world, but at the end of the day we still have to live next door to France and Germany.

This is what I think India needs to consider seriously before putting outsiders ahead of those who have been allies in their own hemisphere. US will take advantage of India while it suits them, but when it doesn't they'll move on. Russia and Iran aren't going anywhere, and neither are China and Pakistan.

I do not care what India needs to consider and what not. What Indian government does, will have no impact on me. I don’t hold Indian nationality nor am I resident of India.
Beside it goes both ways! If India needs to consider then it applies to Pakistan as well, or does it not?

Regarding US taking advantage of India, then every country only serves their self-interest. So, if a country cannot stand for their own interest then they will be squashed.

 

[Star_Coffee]

You have no idea what you’re talking about! Do you even know what is populous belief among Canadians regards to our current government? We absolute hate this tool of a leader!! Sink our economy to the bottom of the barrel which have no hope of rebound. You wanna know what is common belief then just swing by on any Canadian officials twitter account and you will see it how much hate they are getting it.

US President Trump have threatened sanctions to almost every country that will allow Huwaei in their country. Most of US allies including UK have separate the ties with Chinese company. But our Pm thinks Huwaei with all their shady history is fine to enter Canada. Even today at our Parliament there was huge backlash by opposition party regarding this move. There is a reason why many Canadians including political party are not in favour of this move, because we know last thing we want is more trade issues with US

Recently, US have imposed tariffs on Canadian goods(which our puppet government were guilty of supplying Chinese good to US under the banner of ‘Made in Canada’) and also scratch the long standing NAFTA. Trump is maniac and he doesn’t care about anyone beside his own country. If Democrats gets elected then situation will drastically change but that is big if.

Average Canadians life have direct impact due to incompetence shown by PMJT and his useless government. I know how my life have drastically changed ever since this clown was chosen PM. Now, if you don’t have any first hand experience then you’re only spouting nonsense based on media speculations.

Emotional response to this comment, "Regardless of which government is in power in Canada, The Canadian government will always welcome Chinese investment, even the US will, too."

Also the populous believe is that Trump is a tool and if Canadian could then vast majority would not vote for him.

Canadian Politician knows that Trump isn't forever.

Rest of your comment is just emtional, rant and assumption filled.

 

[Lurker_Ind]

Good to see at least some countries are showing some spine to China's bullying tactics. This is one of the reasons why I voted Trump.

 

[JaDed]

Good to see at least some countries are showing some spine to China's bullying tactics. This is one of the reasons why I voted Trump.

comes at a cost

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenrob...west-since-2011-up-with-mexico-rest-of-world/

“What is true is that it is down to its lowest level since the same eight-month period of 2011.

You might hear that the overall U.S. trade deficit, with the entire world, has fallen during the Trump presidency. It has not.

The only other time the United States trade deficit topped $500 billion three years in a row through August was in 2006, 2007 and 2008 — right before the global economic crisis.”


————————

Have to say Obama was a beast.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

I do not care what India needs to consider and what not. What Indian government does, will have no impact on me. I don’t hold Indian nationality nor am I resident of India.
Beside it goes both ways! If India needs to consider then it applies to Pakistan as well, or does it not?

Regarding US taking advantage of India, then every country only serves their self-interest. So, if a country cannot stand for their own interest then they will be squashed.

Well I already acknowledged you are right to put Canadian interests first, what I was saying was that logistically you have to be mindful of your immediate surroundings, those countries nearer to you will always matter in a way countries on the other side of the world don't.

Yes that applies to Pakistan as well, that was the point I was making. Why do you think they have kept China onside for so long? USA will come and go, India and China will always be there in some form or other.

 

[Bigboii]

Trump is not helping against China

Biden is a globalist and he'll strengthan alliances throughout the world especially in Asia that we are losing right know (purposely)
But we need them to counter China

To counter China Biden is the clear choice imo cause Trump talks a good talk against China but he can't carry out aggressive foriegn policy or strengthen.alliances in Asia

 

[MenInG]

India, Australia, Japan and the United States have started a joint military exercise in the Bay of Bengal, with all four keeping a wary eye on China’s growing military power.

Naval ships, aircraft and personnel came together on Tuesday in the so-called Malabar exercise.

The Malabar series started in 1992 as a bilateral India-US naval exercise.

Japan joined in 2015, while Australia is participating for the first time in more than 10 years – a sign of the growing importance of the group.

“Exercise Malabar is an important opportunity to work in concert with like-minded nations to support a secure, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region,” Australia’s Defence Minister Linda Reynolds said in a statement.

India is currently embroiled in a violent border showdown with China and has sought closer military ties with other countries.

The border standoff began in May and escalated in June to the deadliest violence between the two sides in decades – a clash between soldiers using clubs, stones and their fists.

Both sides have held several rounds of talks by military, diplomatic and political officials, including negotiations between their foreign ministers and defence ministers in Moscow in September.

The decision to add Australia makes the current iteration of Malabar the first exercise to include all members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad.

The group was established in 2007 to counter growing Chinese influence.

The US has sent the guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain, which re-entered service this year, three years after a collision in which 10 sailors were killed.


“A collaborative approach toward regional security and stability is important now more than ever, to deter all who challenge a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said Ryan Easterday, commanding officer of USS John S McCain.

The drill “will showcase the high-levels of synergy and coordination between the friendly navies, which is based on their shared values”, the Indian Navy said.

The naval exercise is scheduled in two phases.

The first takes place off the southeastern port city of Visakhapatnam from November 3 to 6.

The second phase is due to be conducted in the Arabian Sea in mid-November.

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