"BEIJING: China's state-owned media warned Australia not to be caught in China-US crossfire by choosing ''to play China for a fool'', as the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, announced a permanent presence for US forces near Darwin."
"''Australia surely cannot play China for a fool. It is impossible for China to remain detached, no matter what Australia does to undermine its security.''
"Indonesia has also expressed concerns about the increased US military presence, warning it could provoke a ''vicious circle of tension and mistrust'' in the region.