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Mar 21, 2025 •
China, Australia and the warships off our coast
Over the past month, a flotilla of Chinese military ships came close to Australian shores unannounced. They conducted live-fire drills and disrupted dozens of flights out of Sydney airport.
The ships have arrived at a time when Australia’s ability to rely on the United States for defence is questionable, and their presence raises concerns that we’re unable to handle our own security in the event of an attack.