Australia Warns of Rising Risks in Taiwan Strait
Foreign Minister Penny Wong's spokesperson expresses concerns over the potential for accidents or escalating tensions due to increased Chinese military operations in the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the region.
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Australia is concerned that large-scale Chinese military operations in the Taiwan Strait risk causing an accident or escalating tensions, a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Thursday.
"The risk of an accident, and potential escalation, is growing," the spokesperson said. "Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is in all of our interests."
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