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Current Affairs: Turnbull Government downplayed report on Chinese-Australian relationship

Minister for Defence Marise Payne
Defence Minister Marise Payne (AAP) Source: AAP

The Turnbull Government is trying to downplay reports suggesting it considers China a threat to Australia's national security. The controversy comes after the United States defence secretary identified countering China and Russia as the top US national-security priorities when he released a new strategy in January.


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The Turnbull Government is trying to downplay reports suggesting it considers China a threat to Australia's national security. The controversy comes after the United States defence secretary identified countering China and Russia as the top US national-security priorities when he released a new strategy in January.



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