Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal
Summary
Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong will tell China that Australia and nearby countries will not accept aggressive behavior, especially after China tested a nuclear-capable missile in the South China Sea. She will also warn regional leaders about the risks to the Strait of Hormuz amid rising conflict between Iran and the US, which has pushed fuel prices higher.Key Facts
- Penny Wong will speak at the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in the Philippines.
- China launched a nuclear-capable missile in the South China Sea with little notice, which Australia called provocative.
- Australia criticized China’s growing military power and lack of transparency.
- The Philippine military accused China Coast Guard of attacking a Filipino sailor near a disputed area.
- Australia recently signed a defense deal with Fiji, shortly before China’s missile test in the South Pacific.
- Fighting between the US and Iran has increased, affecting the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
- Rising tensions in the Middle East have raised global fuel prices and hit energy costs in Southeast Asia.
- Wong urged ASEAN countries to help Australia with supply and trade challenges caused by these conflicts.
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