China ‘provoked’ by Australia-Taiwan friendship

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China ‘provoked’ by Australia-Taiwan friendship, warns of ‘irreparable damage’

China’s propaganda mouthpiece the Global Times has warned Canberra’s “provocative actions” over Taiwan could cause “irreparable damage” to China-Australia relations.
Brianna McKee
Digital Reporter

China has warned of a “cataclysmic upheaval” in bilateral relations if Australia continues to object to an escalation of military activity over Taiwan.

The Global Times has said there would be no “diplomatic solution” if Australia were to challenge China’s sovereignty over Taiwan.

Chinese fighter jets have made unprecedented incursions into Taiwanese airspace since Sunday. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade told the Guardian: “Australia is concerned by China’s increased air incursions into Taiwan’s air defence zone.”

The Global Times story, by Chen Hong, described the Government’s comments as “reckless”.