The presence of Chinese warships off the east and south coasts of Australia has triggered a strong debate about the Australian government’s defence spending. ANU national security expert Jennifer Parker says the Chinese flotilla’s activities in such close proximity to Australia signals the changing nature of regional geopolitics and China’s enhanced naval capabilities.
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