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Government downplays Payne comments regarding China threat

Marise Payne, with Malcolm Turnbull behind her
Marise Payne, with Malcolm Turnbull behind her Source: AAP

The controversy comes after the US defence secretary identified countering China and Russia as the top US national security priorities when he released a new strategy this month.


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The controversy comes after the US defence secretary identified countering China and Russia as the top US national security priorities when he released a new strategy this month.



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