Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to criticize China's recent nuclear-capable missile test as provocative and destabilizing. The statement comes amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and a broader regional military buildup.
Why it matters
It highlights the escalating geopolitical friction between Australia and China regarding military transparency and regional security.
Australian foreign minister Penny Wong met with her Chinese counterpart on Tuesday night on the sidelines of the Asean summit. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Australian foreign minister Penny Wong met with her Chinese counterpart on Tuesday night on the sidelines of the Asean summit. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Australian politics Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Penny Wong will warn China that Australia and other neighbouring nations will not be bullied by its “provocative” actions, after its involvement in another “destabilising and dangerous” incident this week.
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