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Why Chinese warships off the coast were no bad thing for Australia

Australia's defense spending has increased from below 2% to over 2.3% of its GDP and continues to grow.
Concerns about China's growing naval power are highlighted, as the country conducts naval exercises near Australia, signaling political intent.
Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian stated there is no need for Australia to feel concerned about the Chinese fleet's actions, citing friendship between the two countries.
Defence Minister Richard Marles announced that the decision on new vessels for ANZAC frigates will be made by the end of 2025, improving naval defense capabilities.

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independentaustralia.net

Navy exercise sees anti-China hysteria grow Down Under

A live-fire exercise conducted by the Chinese Navy has stirred anti-China sentiment through the media and Opposition, branding the ALP as weak.

19 hours ago

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9News

Premier demands more navy ships as Chinese flotilla sails off WA

The Premier of Western Australia has called for a bigger naval presence along the coastline as three Chines...

22 hours ago·Australia

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The Week

What is behind China's aggressive naval maneuvers near Australia?

China's naval power has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. In the latest sign of this growth, the country has conducted live-fire naval exercises off the coasts of Australia, Taiwan and Vietnam.In military terms the Chinese exercises do not "have much significance," Su Tzu-yun, of Taiwan's Institute for National Defense and Security Research, said to The New York Times. They do, however, function as "political signaling" to Pacific natio…

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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The West Australian

Cook calls for more from ADF as warships remain off WA coast

An encroaching Chinese flotilla along WA’s vulnerable, economically critical coastline has underscored the need for a larger presence in the State from the Australian Defence Force, Roger Cook says.

2 days ago·Australia

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News

PM ‘out of his depth’ as warships circle

A trio of Chinese warships rounding Australia’s coast has now moved further west, with WA Premier Roger Cook confirming on Monday that the vessels were tracked between Albany and Esperance., in the state’s south.

2 days ago

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Australian Financial Review

The real threat from China is beneath the water

Readers’ letters on Beijing’s alarming submarine strength, Donald Trump’s real objective, the case for wind power, and whether we should mourn the loss of casinos.

2 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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