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Chinese premier dismisses 'so-called' military build-up

Le Keqiang and Malcolm Turnbull at a signing ceremony
Le Keqiang and Malcolm Turnbull at a signing ceremony Source: AAP

Chinese premier Li Keqiang has played down what he calls his country's "so-called" military build-up in the South China Sea. Image: Le Keqiang and Malcolm Turnbull at a signing ceremony (AAP)


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Chinese premier Li Keqiang has played down what he calls his country's "so-called" military build-up in the South China Sea. Image: Le Keqiang and Malcolm Turnbull at a signing ceremony (AAP)


His remarks come after a meeting with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Canberra.

 

Mr Li is on a five-day visit to Australia focused on strengthening economic ties with Australia, and the maritime dispute was among the issues discussed.

 

He says China has cautioned Australia not to take sides on regional conflicts.


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