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What we’ve want to see is calm” defence minister says of rising military tensions
Richard Marles, the acting prime minister and defence minister, appeared on ABC Radio this morning as China steps up military exercises in the Taiwan Strait.
Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong is calling for a cooling of tensions, Marles joins her in calling for “calm.”
Marles had this to say on the significance of the escalation:
Asked if he is concerned about a looming capability gap, he said:
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