AN AUSTRALIAN expert has warned China is angling to split New Zealand from its more traditional Five Eyes alliance of Australia, America, Canada and the UK. Associate Prof Salvatore Babones from the University of Sydney told The Epoch Times this week that China would like to see a more isolated New Zealand.
THE five eyes countries of Australia, Canada, UK and the US have voiced criticism of Hong Kong’s National Security Law after the arrest of more pro-democracy figures. Foreign Ministers from four of the Five Eyes countries have urged Hong Kong authorities to respect “legally guaranteed rights” after 55 politicians and activists were arrested on charges of “subversion” under the new pro-Beijing bill.
AUSTRALIA has been warned it can no longer hide behind its powerful allies and must become independently capable if it’s to deal with Chinese aggression.Federal Senator and former Australian Army Major General Jim Molan said Australia needed to change its mindset and contribute “healthily” to its own defence.
