Sky News host Chris Smith says the “future conflict” between China and Taiwan is front of mind for many Australians but not former NSW premier Bob Carr.
Mr Smith said Mr Carr wrote a piece in The Australian saying talking up the conflict in the area is “to talk up a showdown” which carries the likelihood of not only US defeat but complete US withdrawal from Asia.
“Bob Carr has never been backwards in coming forwards with his opinions on China – and he’s always been very supportive of Beijing,” he said.
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