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China’s Envoy Urges Australia to Resist US Pressure on Military Spending
- China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, urged Canberra on Monday to resist pressure to increase military spending like NATO's recent 5% GDP commitment.
- Xiao framed Australia's current defense spending of just over 2% GDP as sufficient, urging cooperation and friendship instead of escalating arms races.
- This appeal comes amid US calls for Australia to raise its defense budget to 3.5% GDP and recent Chinese naval drills encircling Australia without prior notification.
- Prime Minister Albanese confirmed China’s ambassador speaks for China but declined to label Xiao's comments as meddling, affirming Australia will decide its own military capabilities.
- The situation highlights Australia’s complex position balancing improving ties with China and US-led calls to boost defense, suggesting ongoing strategic tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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