Escalating tensions between Australia and China have “spun out of control” to the point where iron ore is the “last thing standing between Australia and China in terms of civility” according to Curtin University’s Joe Siracusa.
China has threatened Australia with a retaliatory ballistic missile strike over incursions into Taiwan according to Curtin University Professor Joe Siracusa.
Citing a Global Times article Mr Siracusa said long range ballistic missiles were threatened by Beijing which he noted would definitely “follow through” on their claims if tested.
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