Australia did not vow to help US defend Taiwan in submarine deal: Defence minister

Australia won’t promise to side with US in Taiwan conflict

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian defense minister says his country has made no promises to the United States that Australia would support its...

Australia won’t promise to side with U.S. in Taiwan conflict

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Australian defense minister says his country has made no promises to the United States that Australia would support its ally in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear-powered submarines. Read more...

Australia Won't Promise to Side with US in Taiwan Conflict

The Australian defense minister says his country has made no promises to the U.S. that Australia would support its ally in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear-powered submarines.

Australia won't promise to side with United States in Taiwan conflict after submarine purchase

The Australian defense minister says his country has made no promises to the United States that Australia would support its ally in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear-powered submarines. U.S. President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom announced in San Diego last week that Australia would purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet amid growing concern …

Australia: No promise to side with US in Taiwan conflict

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles talks to United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (not pictured) at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on Feb. 3, 2023. AP FILE PHOTO CANBERRA: Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles said his country had made no promises to the United States that Canberra would support its ally in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear-powered submarines. His remarks came after US Pre…

Australia won't promise to side with US in Taiwan conflict

Australia, like the United States, has a policy of