Former federal defence minister and WA governor, Kim Beazley, is urging Australia to focus on strengthening its relationship with India to compete with the rise of China.
abc.net.au/news/australia-urged-to-build-ties-with-india-to-compete-with-china/101371520Former federal defence minister and WA governor, Kim Beazley, has urged Australia to focus on strengthening its relationship with India to compete with the rise of China.He says the existing system needs balance and India could provide itSpeaking at the Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference in Perth, Mr Beazley said Australia had a "heavy set of expectations" on its shoulders.
"That's not easy for India," he continued, citing demonstrations of Chinese naval capability, including in the search for MH370.WA Premier Mark McGowan also addressed the conference, boasting of WA's strong economy and calling for the state to host a greater defence presence. "I don't believe that there is any great likelihood that those resources will be called upon at short notice," he said.
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