Veteran US Senator John McCain has accused China of becoming a bully in the Asia Pacific and says he wants Australia to work with America to help modify Beijing's behaviour. In a wide-ranging speech covering issues including regional trade and security, Senator McCain cited one key area of cooperation concerned China, which he accused of acting unfairly on a number of fronts. He cited the RIMPAC naval exercises as an opportunity for Australia and the US to exercise freedom of navigation.
Veteran US Senator John McCain has accused China of becoming a bully in the Asia Pacific and says he wants Australia to work with America to help modify Beijing's behaviour. In a wide-ranging speech covering issues including regional trade and security, Senator McCain cited one key area of cooperation concerned China, which he accused of acting unfairly on a number of fronts. He cited the RIMPAC naval exercises as an opportunity for Australia and the US to exercise freedom of navigation.