That's a bit of an extreme and generalist view of Chinese....

That's a bit of an extreme and generalist view of Chinese. Whatever they are doing, whether we agree or not, is nothing different to what previous empires did, such as the British and even the American empire as it is now. This is how empires are built. China is flexing. It is the future, whether we want to believe it or not. It's an alternative to the poor countries being smashed by US and their allies for generations. China is that saviour they all see. China will expand and will be the next empire. It's in Australia's best interest to be friends with them and work with them for mutual benefit rather than pick a fight. Australia was nearly invaded by Japan. We don't have the muscle to fight with China, so best to work with them and be neutral like the Swiss are all the time. US is being run a by a mad king, he won't come to our aid if Chinese decide they've had enough of our arrogance.

God bless our world and may we all prosper in the right way.