Australia news live: Wong pushes Chinese counterpart on submarine missile launch in face-to-face Manila meeting
Summary
Australia’s foreign affairs minister Penny Wong met with China’s foreign minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Manila. They discussed concerns about China’s recent test of a nuclear-capable submarine missile and talked about peace, stability, and other issues in the Indo-Pacific region.Key Facts
- Penny Wong met Wang Yi at the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila.
- This was their 12th meeting.
- Wong expressed Australia’s worries about China’s recent nuclear-capable submarine missile test.
- Many Pacific island countries are also concerned about the missile test.
- They discussed the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific area.
- Wong raised consular issues, including a case involving Dr. Yang Jun.
- Australia emphasized respect for its laws, sovereignty (control over its own affairs), freedom of expression, safe maritime conduct, and human rights.
- The meeting took place alongside ongoing regional diplomatic talks during the ASEAN event.
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