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[quote=APAULT,275833]First, such happenings are in the nature of free market economies and should be considered a 'good thing' in the long term.  Sure it will have an impact on the Aussie military which is finding it difficult to recruit in a time of quite high employment - remember they need well educated and capable recruits, which they must compete with industry for.

Howver, overall it should not be a major problem.  The military personnel jjsut belwo them have similar skills and will quickly fill the positions.

I am not sure the word 'rival' is the best one.  Australia is not a major power and can never be with its small economic base.  The reality is that China is becoming a major power which must be risk assessed as a threat as it is not an ally.  Australia has attempted to work with Indonesia militarily (as it is also a powerful neighbour) so as to increase understanding.  But, at this point I think China is not likely to be interested in such an approach.  Australia ids more likely under the new labor Prime Minister, Mr Rudd, to seek broad understandings with China.  Australia's future is in Asia and China is the leading nation already, so it is important we (Australia) devleops a good relationship.[/quote]

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