The Chinese Threat Behind Australia's Nuclear Submarine Program |

[@Seethus]

Great video. this is the first foreign channel that accurately showed this is actually for defence, based on how close the neighbouring islands are that can be used to strike northern Australia.

[@falafelscobes6122]

Australia will spend $764 billion on military over the next decade. To protect an entire continent, aid in maintaining world peace and developing advanced industries, (while spending less than 5% of GDP) is a good deal for Australia and the world. Go Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@zakariwalker7477]

Yeah but our later generations will pay it on tax so it will bite us in the ass later on

[@HenriHattar]

It is actually a bit more, and India has one old clapped out ex soviet one they rent.

[@LouiseBarnes-pg2yy]

.764 trillion dollars is a lot of money! Australia is currently going through a housing crisis. The elitists continue to use the wealth of working people to play their primitive power games. The working people of the world would live in peace if not for these archaic people!

[@dnickaroo3574]

Australia has the largest Debt since the 1950’s because we have lost our traditional Trade Partners - of course the US could not care less about that.

[@zakariwalker7477]

@dnickaroo3574 I don't know what stat you read but Australia does not have the largest debt since the 1950s, America has over 35 trillion in debt and we have about 1.5 trillion in debt as of 2024, we have actually extremely low debt in comparison to most other western countries. Trade partners change a lot but for the most part they are usually more fruitful when you within the same region, using our "traditional trade partners" would only cripple us both short term and long term.

[@julesmarwell8023]

3rd August. SSN Hawaii. (US American nuclear submarine) docked in Perth to undergo Nuclear power maintenance, Which was done by the Royal Australian Navy.

[@eugeniogibson172]

Australian here! GOOD VIDEO! We AUSSIES stand shoulder and shoulder with TAIWAN!

[@waynetowers5828]

@@eugeniogibson172 Yes we real Australian people do , but do our leftist politicians Look at our military and how they have been treated Whilst our naive politicians ride the gravy train

[@Karl-Benny]

This is BS China is no threat

[@julesmarwell8023]

in Australia we have an old saying. THE QUIET ACHIEVER ........ MEANING. if you want to succeed DO IT QUIETLY

[@allanjones57]

Very interesting and informative - it is always interesting to see the World through different eyes, and yours is the first Taiwanese presentation I have seen. Keep up the good work.

[@noongar1234]

We NEED these subs sooner, if it means throwing more money into building them faster than so be it! Waiting another 16 years is a joke

[@andrewg3238]

The first nuclear submarine to be operated by the RAN will be procured in approximately 8 years if the current timelines are met, 3 in the next 14 years.

[@owenwilson25]

Older Australian here, your assumptions are insulting and naive. Australians disliked the British military's disregard for Australian lives at Gallipoli and other WW-I battles, and saw the British government's WW-II exploitation of Australian volunteers and the UK failure to defend Singapore (giving Axis access to the Dutch Indies and New Guinea) as betrayal. With the Australian forces trapped in Europe and Africa, Australia had to support the US navy against the Imperial Japanese. After WW-II Australia's first defence strategy was to obtain the atomic bomb, but neither the Brits nor Americans would share so in 1972 Australia switched its defence priority to the strategic defence pacts. Unfortunately, during war a treaty is worth only the paper it is written on, and mostly because both Indonesia and the CCP are expansionist militant regimes, Australia has to also maintain and build its own defence capabilities while knowing that the CCP would almost certainly begin by cutting all our communications lines and destroying satellites.

[@waynetowers5828]

@@owenwilson25 Yes absolutely England used Australia as canon fodder I have no allegiance to the King of England I’m Australian We have our own Queen, Queen Mary of Denmark ( haha) Stuff English

[@awf6554]

Indonesia isn't an expansionist militant regime, and Australia wouldn't stand a chance going it alone against China. We need to be a useful cog in a multi-country alliance.

[@cheetaih]

You sound like a typical Chinese/Russian bot firing rude and even abusive language to anyone comment against CCP/Russian/Palestinese propaganda.

[@JohnMc-q8s]

You omitted/Forgot to mention the CCP through their media mouth pieces twice threatened to nuke Australia.

[@waynetowers5828]

@@JohnMc-q8s I’m a patriotic Aussie, now living in an Asian country , you should see the manipulation from China in Indo China it’s unbelievable but not reported in Australia

[@nedkelly9688]

@@waynetowers5828 Is reported in Australia, all the ramming of Phillipines ships etc. we know what is going on because China is our enemy we rely on for trade also.. You living in a Asian country probably no clue to how much China interference is in Australia...

[@timetraveller885]

Where is the Evidence!!!

[@JohnMc-q8s]

@@timetraveller885 in the two CCP mouth Piece papers/CCP voices. Go look they did it after Australian Prime Minister Morrison called for an investigation into Covid’s origin. CCP had two Knee-Jerk reactions the first a coercive trade war with and second was threats through the two News papers which act as CCP Mouthpiece sources both published articles threatening Australia with nukes. This caused the serious arming of Australia with Nuclear Submarines long Range Tomahawk Missiles and permanent hosting of stealth US strategic long range nuclear stealth bombers. CCP threats will never cause Aussies to bend the knee quite the opposite. Go look at China Daily files and the CCP’s other Fog Horn paper for your self.

[@DaveOz-mx5oh]

and just to clarify, our submarines will only use nuclear propulsion, not nuclear weapons, but will have Tomahawk cruise missiles etc. btw good video, well researched 👍🇦🇺

[@karlweaver2597]

You have a great career ahead of you! Great video! Keep it up, Taiwan is an unsinkable battleship! Fueled by all those Semiconductor chips haha😂beautiful Formosa! 魏卡爾

[@davidpalmer4184]

Thank you for the video. I am an Aussie and most of our people believe in helping/defending our neighbors but, unfortunately our politicians were born without a spine, which probably explains why they can backflip so effortlessly. I also have a daughter in law that is Taiwanese and we love her and her country of origin. I hope and pray that our government will grow both balls and a spine when the poo hits the revolving thing. Much love.

[@awf6554]

Australia's defence spending under Labor is at its highest since the Hawke government. Its smart to "talk softly but carry a big stick".

[@davidpalmer4184]

@@awf6554 Hi Mate, I wasn't picking on Labor. My Dad taught me "If voting could change anything, politicians would make it illegal"

[@awf6554]

@David-Kynaston The big stick means that a nation has an effective deterence against interference by another country. It doesn't imply using that deterence aggressively. Only a fool would leave their country exposed to an exterior threat, reliant on other countries' passive policies for protection.

[@J21637]

🇦🇺 from Australian viewpoint - definitely will oppose the CCP from further expanding as no one wants to ever have a world where the impact we have seen in the past decades in China occur more broadly 😢

[@timetraveller885]

Bullshit!!!

[@simonnash9541]

Very well explained, majority of Australia supports Taiwan to be free and independent. All the very best from Australia.

[@brettmatthews9886]

Australia only recognizes one China. Until Australian government grows a backbone and gives Taiwan OFFICAL recognition it is untrue to suggest anything else.

[@druspork7737]

Interesting to see a Taiwan perspective. I think I would explain the background to our defence strategy a little differently and note that the "focussed force" strategy we now have is a shift toward assisting Taiwan, even if that is not the primary intention. Australia will support the major democracy and economy that is Taiwan and you should not underestimate the value of Taiwan people to Australia. Aukus Pillar 2 will provide long range strike capability that will be able to support Taiwan relatively quickly (including launch platform for the US from Aus). Pillar 1 (SSNs) will take longer and not impact any immediate altercation. Australia is highly unlikely to provide "boots on the ground" into Taiwan, BUT is almost guaranteed to lead (let alone support) sanctions. We are highly like to quickly be involved in the Malacca Strait trade route and likely to have involvement in any blackade of Taiwan - though that last element would be limited until Aukus pillar 1 (submarines) are available. Stay strong Taiwan.

[@awf6554]

Agreed, no boots on ground in Taiwan. The ground forces are too small to provide a significant force anyway. The navy is very likely to be involved in any conflict, but Australia's most significant contribution (apart from intelligence) would be as a submarine base for operations against China's Indian Ocean supply lines.

[@festusjustusdollarmargai6071]

Nice one, watching live from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 West Africa 🌍

[@Robert-qi6mb]

A lovely lady and a great little video.

[@WilliamBlinky]

Speaking as an Aussie I was pleasantly surprised at those polls showing just how strongly my fellow Australians feel about supporting Taiwan. 'Strength in numbers and various flags' is, I believe, the best strategy for dealing with China at present. Should China increase hostility towards Taiwan and look to implement some kind of threat to invade, as is predicted by 2027, then I'll be interested to see just what plans AUKUS and other collaborative bodies have, that can be used to dissuade China from pushing ahead with their stated goal of forcing Taiwan to become part of China.

[@waynetowers5828]

@@WilliamBlinky Gday mate I am dinky die Aussie 6th generation I now live in an Asian country Let me assure you several Asian countries are predominantly ruled by corrupt politicians and dictatorship The Asian mentality is completely different to European and I don’t mean culturally It’s something that I personally can’t put into words But free thinking doesn’t seem to be an ability in some countries

[@WilliamBlinky]

@@waynetowers5828 Having spent some time in Japan, I have some understanding of the mentality that you refer to. This 'tow the line regardless', that is huge in Japanese culture (unfortunately in my opinion), is the main reason why I visit Japan to spend time with my Japanese friends but simply could not live there.

[@waynetowers5828]

@ Yes I’m married to an Asian she has lived in Australia with me , and is a free thinker luckily

[@WilliamBlinky]

@@waynetowers5828 Nice! The Asian 'love of my life', in my home is more into free talking, unfortunately. 😥

[@waynetowers5828]

@ Yes they can talk And my wife also just a beautiful lady in every way

[@m_mitch]

That is a good video and I very much agree with the points.

[@mickgatz214]

I remember when Albo stated.."ahhhhhhh, I don't thnk we need to assist U.S in the conflict" (or somethiing similar to those words) Don't worry, Albo will be out soon......

[@awf6554]

Why do you think our defence spending under Albanese is at a 40 year high? Since the Hawke government incidentally.

[@HenriHattar]

Albo never said or intimated any thing of the sort ! And you would seriously want Dutton? Freddo the Frog would be better.

[@mickgatz214]

@@HenriHattar Yes, he did! It was a 9news report a couple of years ago...

[@HenriHattar]

@@mickgatz214 Please give the exact quote and full text, methinks you try to make the wool come over the eyes a bit.

[@mickgatz214]

@@HenriHattar That's why I said "along those lines",. Finding that 'clip' is like looking for a needle in a haystack! 😂 IF I find it....🤔

[@PlaylistsRUs]

Australia has fought in Iraq, Afghanistan, & not to mention peace keeping duties in the pacific islands.

[@waynetowers5828]

@@PlaylistsRUs Australia has fought in almost every war

[@blizzard5657]

You forgot to mention that in the AUKUS agreement.that UK and USA nuclear submarines would work out of Australia's naval bases immediately and that the submarines and crews would be housed in Australia permanently! Also that the USA and other Pacific countries are being trained in joint military exercises in Australia 😅, Did I mention the new airbases that have been built to handle the B54 Bombers, B17 Night Hawks, Australia is now the largest military base in the Pacific region 😅,

[@marcusversace9423]

Australia acquired its first submarine in 1914, building own diesel submarines from 1964 up to 2004

[@andrewg3238]

The Collins Class were built between 1990 and 2003 from memory. The Oberon's that preceeded them were built in the UK.

[@Boz-c8w]

Of course Australia would be involved militarily in a Taiwan war if the Taiwan people invite us.

[@waynetowers5828]

@@Boz-c8w Yes Taiwan would obviously appreciate the help , I’m an Aussie now retired in Indo China and believe me China has no intention of stopping at Taiwan all S E Asian countries are at risk . The Chinese now basically control Lao and Cambodia and other democratic countries leaning towards China because of the geographical situation China by way of its belts and roads doctrine developed a harbor in Cambodia for commercial use Since it became operational at least 2 Chinese warships have been permanently based there And what does China want control of resources, and what’s in Australia???

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

Australia has had its own submarines for many decades. Historically very good though now beginning to become outdated. AUKUS is NOT about helping Australia develop its own submarines. Very importantly, its about The United States and Britain assisting Australia to develop its own next gen NUCLEAR powered submarines. An offer that is only on the table for Australia because of close [family] ties and partnerships going back to the Boxer Rebellion. (edit) - Turns out I paused and commented too soon and these issues were discussed and clarified. I have decided to leave them in place to underscore the point, rather than correct the TPD. Thank you. Subbed.

[@TheReviewLab000]

Great information

[@awf6554]

Its good to see Australians are so supportive of Taiwan. Im not greatly surprised Australians arent fond authoritarian regimes, and China's wolf warrior "diplomacy" has got peoples' backs up. Taiwan and Ukraine are seen as medium-sized democracies similar to Australia, being bullied by larger autocratic neighbours.

[@julesmarwell8023]

JUST remember, The world is Australia's Customer.

[@peterryan4851]

Great video. Nice to hear your perspective

[@TaiwanPlusDocs]

Thank you for watching! Check out our Operation 2027 playlist for more episodes in this series.

[@ancientgamer3645]

Thank you for this in-depth explanation of the Australian and Taiwan situation.

[@davemclean3899]

🇦🇺🇹🇼🇦🇺🇹🇼🇦🇺🇹🇼

[@kurtnixon2500]

You think USA is just being our big brother now. Our real blood brothers and sisters are from the USA & UK. Our real blood brothers chose US and Australia to colonize infact it has been said one brother went to the USA and the other went to Australia. We have fought a thousand years of war together. We are true blood. Learn your history young lady !

[@Mikelennon78]

Taiwan con not rely on either the US or Australia, for defence. Australia's economic relationship with China is more important. Also, the US is weakening.

[@jesse8737]

Huh? Australia is moving into other avenues of trade. Australia will not accept authoritarianism and the invading of free countries. The U.S is also stronger than ever.

[@thekhan1987]

as an Australian.. i love the way you say staunch.

[@khianesomlith3361]

That’s right Australia must have had submarines Nuclear Weapons security country.

[@Idontwantahandle3]

She forgot to mention the great Emu War. FYI, the Emu's won.

[@antonj9209]

Thankyou for your coverage. All Democracies should support each other, especially in the current climate of the aggression by war or intimidation regardless of the form. All people have the right of self determination and sovereign integrity. I was very pleased to see the figures of Australians support for Taiwan, as I was to see it was pleasing for you. I have genuine confidence in the current government of Australia. In respect to trade, China represents an awkward situation, peace and harmony should always be your priority. But plan for the worst, hope for the best. Hopefully ❤ prevails. Thankyou

[@shahinchoudhury8256]

for my whole life i have been interested in geo strategic security stuffs & i have good understanding of history & present day but i still don't fully understand what threats australia is exactly going to face from its largest trading partner , (40% of its trade is done with china ) , looks like the countries have security treaty with US are experiencing it more drastically ,

[@HenriHattar]

Quite a bit of BAD informations here, EXAMPLE: Australia did NOT join AUKUS, it implemented it and USA and UK agreed. ANOTHER EXAMPLE: Most of the Chinese threat in the Pacific has been attended to by Australia with MOST but not ALL Pacific Island nations now under the Australian umbrella.

[@PatriciaSaunders-d9v]

Australia need to have national service training again but the last 4 or 5 prime ministers won’t bring it back into service I really do think it should happen again to defend this country the governments we have had they’ve all been really weak on this

[@richardmiller1345]

Yes. However I voted against nuclear power or weapons in Australia and won. Now without asking they do it anyway.

[@waynetowers5828]

Yes but Australia, USA, England Canada and obviously Taiwan want the people of those countries to decide who leads Now with Nth Korea in Russia fighting Ukraine the world is like a fractured glass

[@DeepThought9999]

England? So what about Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Don’t they count? Or did you mean the whole of the UK, rather than just that England part?

[@waynetowers5828]

@ Yes mate and I agree with what you are insinuating I would prefer an Australian head of state But to be realistic we only have ideological fools

[@Lo.0se]

Australia will always fight for the underdog.

[@ninbendo360]

27.1m as of march 2024, you should use better sources. ABS has all official stats there...

[@julianshalders6047]

Scott Morrison works as a consultant for A.U.K.U.S, lining his own pocket at the expense of Australian tax payers.

[@MagpieOz]

He's paid by a US "think tank"

[@julesmarwell8023]

wow something just discovered Australia now we can prove it exists

[@DiHandley]

I can guarantee you now that Trump is in the seat, we won’t be getting any nuclear submarines!

[@julianshalders6047]

No external threats😂, we have now, America only uses us and drag us into war.

[@rouruinapataanga9410]

Australian 🇦🇺 will always have the pacific Anza why can’t the have Pacific Islanders in there miltry

[@donvongprachanh1484]

Oh, how they cry when other countries rise 😂😂😂

[@jiaskinner7784]

🇦🇺💪☝️✌️AUKUS 🥇👍

[@ronaldcasanillo]

Oh, BOT

[@45641560456405640563]

I hope typing that out felt clever.

[@HenriHattar]

They won the war against the wabbits, it was the emus they had problems with, them wascally emus,

[@michaelribbons6167]

No subs AAM

[@DeepThought9999]

Both.

[@Lord.murugan]

This ks a CCP channel ehj

[@keli4068]

even if AUKUS works according to plan, the first boat will be delivered at the end of 2030's. at the mean time PLAN is building 20+ship a year. You taiwanese better pray Australian get their hands on some really impressive alien technology.

[@douglasnakamura6753]

if only we could wave a magic wand eh

[@petersinclairphd6626]

Australia is building special bases to host and service existing AUKUS nuclear submarines and the U.S. and Australia are upgrading airfields to support U.S. strategic bombers. It is almost certain Australia would defend Taiwan. It government won’t commit to the details until the extent of the problem is known.

[@DeepThought9999]

From Wikipedia: “The RAN is planned to receive their first Virginia class submarine from the US in the early 2030s.” The next-generation SSN-AUKUS boats are expected to enter service first with the Royal Navy in the late 2030s and the RAN in the early 2040s. It would be nice if Australia could obtain the first of the Virginia SSNs (maybe 2nd-hand, whether leased or purchased) by the mid-2020s. Here’s hoping.

[@keli4068]

@@DeepThought9999 US-1，au+1，I don't that helps a lot. by the way,the crew swtich from us veteran to au rookies

[@awf6554]

Australia already has super impressive intelligence gathering technology that's at the service of our allies. Far more effective than our ground, sea or air forces could provide.

[@AppMan-pf9lg]

That thumbnail is so gay like the military.

[@joncarolyn]

It was a war against emus, not a war against rabbits

[@mackbolan1733]

You've got no idea what you're talking about if you think Australia's biggest battles over the last 120 years have been against rabbits...

[@awf6554]

It's a joke Joyce 🙄

[@karlwilke]

Yeah, it was emu's 😊

[@helloworld6126]

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