Ryan Bridge: NZ must stay out of China's fight | Ryan Bridge TODAY

Ryan Bridge: NZ must stay out of China's fight | Ryan Bridge TODAY <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":1,"label":"China's Missile Test","summary":"The video begins by discussing China's recent missile test. It is noted that the missile is nuclear-capable but has a dummy warhead."},{"timeSeconds":10,"label":"NZ's Proximity to Test","summary":"Photos from the test show the missile launched into the South Pacific, which is described as New Zealand's backyard. This occurred two hours before it was noticed by the government."},{"timeSeconds":24,"label":"Geopolitical Context","summary":"The situation is framed as a conflict between the West and China, with the Pacific Ocean acting as a crucial buffer. New Zealand is situated in the middle of this geopolitical landscape."},{"timeSeconds":40,"label":"Defence Pacts","summary":"The discussion touches on defence pacts in the region. Australia has a defence pact with the US, and Fiji has a newer pact with Australia."},{"timeSeconds":56,"label":"Risk of Conflict","summary":"The speaker quotes a document stating that if either China or the US is attacked, they will act to meet the common danger. The common danger is likely China or a proxy."},{"timeSeconds":111,"label":"New Zealand's Role","summary":"The question is posed: what should New Zealand do? The Defence Minister is currently in Turkey for a NATO meeting and is looking at signing a deal with Fiji."},{"timeSeconds":133,"label":"Advice for NZ","summary":"The speaker advises New Zealand to stay out of the conflict. He questions if New Zealand would be helped by the US if China were to attack, referencing the Ukraine conflict as an example."},{"timeSeconds":200,"label":"Ideal Approach for NZ","summary":"In an ideal world, New Zealand should be the Switzerland of the Pacific. This means talking and trading with everyone, and not fighting with anyone."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->