Only talking tough because Murika warned the commie *****
In the big picture,
In terms of military might, it's no secret Australia is piss weak.
Makes it difficult for a leader of a country that has a weak military to talk tough and throw his weight around so to speak.
Especially with China. Especially knowing how spiteful they can be when challenged in any capacity by a weaker nation.
We have to do all our tough talking behind americas apron.
I really hate to sound alarmist,
But it really does look like China are making their strategic moves and putting things in place for an eventual offensive move against Australia.
Our pollies can talk tough all they want. I think that just makes China more determined to dump a bomb or 2 on us.