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'Twenty minutes or so': The blunt warning of China's nuclear capability - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why it matters
Australia faces an accelerating Chinese nuclear capability that compresses decision timelines for allied response, particularly in Taiwan contingencies. The '20-minute' warning underscores Australia's exposure to nuclear escalation in the Indo-Pacific and the inadequacy of conventional-only deterrence postures.
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