Penny Wong has warned of the risk of miscalculation after China began its biggest ever live-fire drills near Taiwan in retaliation for the visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, write ChrisBarrett_ and ErykBagshaw
Penny Wong has warned of the risk of miscalculation after China began its biggest ever live-fire drills near Taiwan in retaliation for the visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“We would encourage all parties to consider how they can contribute to de-escalating the current situation,” Wong said in Phnom Penh. “One of the risks that I think the region is concerned about is the risk of miscalculation.” China’s furious response to her visit has raised concerns about the possibility of open conflict and prompted regional neighbours to urge “maximum restraint”.Wong arrived in Cambodia on Thursday for a series of meetings with regional counterparts including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The flare-up has overshadowed discussion between foreign ministers in Phnom Penh about the ongoing crisis in Myanmar.
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