President Xi Jinping is expected to raise the AUKUS deal when he meets with Indonesian President Joko Widodo next week. | By Eryk Bagshaw china aukus ErykBagshaw
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to raise the AUKUS deal when he meets with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Beijing next week, as China ramps up its campaign against the nuclear submarine agreement.
Indonesia, which is hosting the G20 in Bali this year, is seen as a key ASEAN powerbroker and a vital economic partner for China as it looks to expand its influence in South-east Asia. Malaysia has been forthright in its criticism of the deal, warning it could lead to a nuclear arms race in the Indo-Pacific,, with Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto arguing he understands the need for countries to protect their national interests.
Wang said South-east Asian nations had questioned why Australia needed nuclear submarines. “Who is a threat to Australia in the South Pacific?” The Australian government has reiterated that nuclear materials would only be used to power the vessels and Australia has no plans to acquire nuclear weapons.
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