Defence Minister Richard Marles is hoping there will be scope to have a conversation with his Chinese counterpart, having been introduced to General Wei Fenghe at an international gathering in Singapore.
China’s Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe speaks to an aide during the Opening of the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-la Dialogue at the Shangri-la hotel in Singapore, 10 June 2022. EPA/HOW HWEE YOUNG
He said his government has been very clear it wants to go about its international relations in a way that is "sober, professional and based on respect" which is important during complex times.READ MOREBut he said Australia won't shy away from articulating issues that are in its national interest, making sure that the global rules-based order is upheld.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington will do its part to manage tensions with China and prevent conflict even though Beijing is becoming increasingly aggressive in the region. Mr Austin said the United States would continue to stand by its allies, including Taiwan. China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own and has vowed to take it by force if necessary.Mr Austin said there had been an "alarming" increase in the number of unsafe and unprofessional encounters between Chinese planes and vessels with those of other countries.
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