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Australia to warn China it won’t be bulled by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will deliver a speech at the ASEAN meeting in the Philippines, criticizing China's launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile and warning that Australia and neighboring nations will not be intimidated by China's provocative actions. She will also caution against imposing tolls on the Strait of Hormuz amid threats from Iran and the US. The address underscores regional tensions over China's military buildup and the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the US.

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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will deliver a speech at the ASEAN meeting in the Philippines, criticizing China's launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile and warning that Australia and neighboring nations will not be intimidated by China's provocative actions. She will also caution against imposing tolls on the Strait of Hormuz amid threats from Iran and the US. The address underscores regional tensions over China's military buildup and the ongoing conflict involving Iran...

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Australia building military and nuclear arsenal

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Penny Wong will deliver a speech criticizing China's recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile.

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Penny Wong will deliver a speech criticizing China's recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile.

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  • Australia building military and nuclear arsenal
  • China’s provocative actions deemed destabilizing

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Penny Wong will deliver a speech criticizing China's recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile.

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Both Iran and the US have threatened to place a toll on the Strait of Hormuz.

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