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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

In a meeting with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Chinese premier Li Keqiang has played down what he calls his country's "so-called" military build-up in the South China Sea. He says China has cautioned Australia not to take sides on regional conflicts.


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In a meeting with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Chinese premier Li Keqiang has played down what he calls his country's "so-called" military build-up in the South China Sea. He says China has cautioned Australia not to take sides on regional conflicts.



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