China test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean
NBCOCT 2024
Australia has no choice but to boost its missile capabilities to counter China and safeguard regional stability. While this strategy should be preventative and de-escalating in nature, the rapid advancement of Beijing's naval and missile systems requires Canberra to enhance its own deterrence and power projection from its northern territories. This should be a group effort between Australia, the US, and other Pacific region militaries.
The entire Asia Pacific region must seriously consider the consequences of partnering with the warmongering US. These missile programs — particularly regarding covert nuclear-armed submarines — are not aimed at maintaining peace but rather enriching American weapons companies byand provoking war with China. The US doesn't care if Southeast Asian countries bear the brunt of its cold war with Beijing, which should worry everyone involved.
There is a 9% chance of a US-China war before 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.