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Australia's new envoy to Japan calls out China missile buildup and coercion - Nikkei Asia
Why it matters
Australia's top diplomat in Japan is publicly calling out China's missile expansion and coercive behaviour, reinforcing the Indo-Pacific security narrative that shapes Australian alliance posture and defence investment. This diplomatic messaging strengthens the rationale for maritime defence capability (Pillar 6) and alliance coordination (Pillar 7) against Chinese military expansion.
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