Defence Minister takes aim at China in all but name

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Australia's Defence Minister has issued an unusually strong statement against China's actions in the South China Sea, without mentioning the country's name. 9News

The Hughes Reef is located in the Union banks area within the Spratly group of islands in the South China Sea.

Chinese People's Liberation Navy sailors stand in formation on the deck of a type 054A guided missile frigate 'Wuhu'. In the past few months, Malaysia and Taiwan have accused the Chinese military of entering their territory in the South China Sea.But theIn July Secretary of State Mike Pompeo calling China's claims in the region "unlawful"."The world will not allow Beijing to treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire," Mr Pompeo said.

 

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Ah the Silent silent dog whistle. Strange Federal Gov. strategy to destroy a relationship with your LARGEST trading partner.

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