Chinese hackers are actively probing Australia's critical infrastructure with devastating intent. Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon groups have already penetrated telecommunications networks and positioned for sabotage that could turn off power during heatwaves or poison drinking water. The government's refusal to acknowledge this $12.5 billion threat puts national security at serious risk.
Australia manufactures China threats to justify massive defense spending and AUKUS expansion. China has zero motive to disrupt trade routes it depends on for its own economy. The real security risks come from Australia's confrontational military deployments and nuclear submarine project that destabilizes regional balance while bilateral relations actually improve with record trade levels.
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Australia manufactures China threats to justify massive defense spending and AUKUS expansion. China has zero motive to disrupt trade routes it depends on for its own economy. The real security risks come from Australia's confrontational military deployments and nuclear submarine project that destabilizes regional balance while bilateral relations actually improve with record trade levels.
There is a 98% chance that U.S. law will continue prohibiting NASA cooperation with the Chinese government before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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