There's a reason why Australia's population has been small relative to its size and will never grow too big. The limiting factor has been natural fresh water resources. Australia is a 'dry' continent.
Much of the land is desert or semi-arid.
Lethe
Captain
The Aussie nuclear sub deal came with strings attached. IMHO, such a deal is only viable for those nations with a great distance from the threat and lacking a domestic industrial base. Such a position would unnecessarily expose Japan and RoK to the hostility of China for an inconsequential gain. Those three have developed a mutualistic relationship, despite their reciprocating suspicions. France's predicament of late can be observed for lessons to learn.
If they can prove it is meant for non-explosive purposes.
I've been eagerly anticipating, waiting with bated breath for the French army spokesperson's thread.
solarz
Brigadier
That interview looks fake or edited. It's like the host is talking by himself and then cuts to clips of Gao speaking.
escobar
Brigadier
The real winners in all of this are ASPI ghouls, who most likely than not, earned themselves a juicy bonus