Australia is exposed to a hostile China on trade and to a buccaneering US on security. Our complacency has left us near-naked.
An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given
Former British PM Boris Johnson has stated that Australia would be expected to impose sanctions on China if the People's Liberation Army moves against Taiwan.
China, Australia and Beijing
Why Australia and New Zealand are worried about Chinese warships operating nearby - China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted
Beijing's defence ministry on Sunday accused Canberra of "deliberately hyping up" a Chinese live-fire drill off the Australian coast, saying it was "deeply surprised and strongly dissatisfied" with the claim that it did not give enough notice.
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
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