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US desire for Australian missions sparks China retort

US Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin (AAP)
US Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin (AAP) Source: AAP

A top United States military official has urged Australia to send warships to the South China Sea to test China's claims to disputed waters. China, which has been exerting its influence in the region and is accused of building military bases on contested islands, says it is not the United States' business.


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By James Elton-Pym, Marijana Buljan

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A top United States military official has urged Australia to send warships to the South China Sea to test China's claims to disputed waters. China, which has been exerting its influence in the region and is accused of building military bases on contested islands, says it is not the United States' business.



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