In a highly anticipated address, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to deliver a stern warning to China over its recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile. The speech, scheduled for Thursday at the 59th Asean foreign minister's meeting in the Philippines, is expected to condemn China's actions as "provocative" and "destabilising" to the region. Wong will also use the opportunity to caution world leaders against escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly with regards to the Strait of Hormuz, which has seen threats from both Iran and the US in recent days. The minister's remarks are likely to be closely watched by regional leaders and analysts, who will be eager to see how China responds to the criticism.
Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missileGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPenny Wong will warn China that Australia and other neighbouring nations will not be bullied by its “provocative” actions, after its involvement in another “destabilising and dangerous” incident this week.The foreign affairs minister – who will deliver the address on Thursday in the Philippines, where the 59th Asean foreign minister’s meeting is being held – will also caution world leaders against placing a toll on the strait of Hormuz after both Iran and the US threatened to do amid the protracted conflict. Continue reading...
