China's military expansion is having a ripple affect across Asia as some nations like the Philippines and Vietnam seek to draw closer to the U.S. Now comes news that New Zealand, which banned ships from entering its waters with nuclear weapons or powered by a nuclear reactor back in 1986, has agreed to allow a U.S. warship to participate in the New Zealand navy's 75th anniversary in November. Reuters: Vice President Joe Biden confirmed in our discussions today that the U.S. has accepted the invitation and intends to have a ship represent the U.S. Navy at this event," Key said during Biden's one-day visit to New Zealand. Biden said it was "another expression of our close and cooperative relationship". Under New Zealand law the prime minister can only grant approval if he is satisfied "that the warships will not be carrying any nuclear explosive device upon their entry into the internal waters of New Zealand". Biden did not offer...(Read Full Post)