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Peace for Taiwan needs ‘joint answer’ from both sides, says top Beijing official
Why it matters
Beijing's rhetorical pivot toward dialogue and 'joint answers' on Taiwan signals a de-escalation narrative that may reduce near-term kinetic risk but reflects China's confidence in shifting the Indo-Pacific balance in its favour. For Australia, this underscores the critical window to strengthen AUKUS partnerships and regional alliances (Pillar 7) before a potential Taiwan settlement freezes Australia's strategic choices or limits allied intervention capacity in the Northern Arc.
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