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Praise and criticism for Australia's Defence Strategic Review

DEFENCE STRATEGIC REVIEW

Defence Minister Richard Marles Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

As Australia commemorated ANZAC Day, potential future conflicts remain on many minds. China has responded angrily after being named in Australia's Defence Strategic Review as a threat to the global rules-based order. The Chinese government accuses Australia of making excuses for its own military expansion.


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By Sara Tomevska , Ciara Hain

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As Australia commemorated ANZAC Day, potential future conflicts remain on many minds. China has responded angrily after being named in Australia's Defence Strategic Review as a threat to the global rules-based order. The Chinese government accuses Australia of making excuses for its own military expansion.


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