23 Sep 2026 1 min read

Chinese Defence Posture - by example

The third principle is the well-known rule of medical ethics: “first, do no harm” – even if we cannot solve all the problems. To build trust, we must first not break it.

Sacred mission - Defending peace for the Motherland

It feels to me to be transgressive to simply publicise what is an official projection of China's diplomatic/strategic views.

In Australia we are subject to a constant stream of media that paints China as a dire threat. We are subject to the inane bluster coming from the White House and Mar El Lago and the justifications of our mild mannered Defence Minister, Richard Marles, defering to even the nuttiest output from the US.

The threads of a cultural hegemony filter into one's mind through sheer frequency of exposure. The shadow of Cold War anti-communism is an unconscious thread.

As the global order unravels, it is reasonable to reflect on which forces will contribute to peace.

China does have its own interests and has pursued them powerfully, with trade even as its military capability has expanded rapidly.

This view put by the Minister for Defence is a counterbalance to the rhetoric of Trumpist US.