India’s deft diplomacy at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) forced China to withdraw its resolution against the AUKUS. According to sources, the “General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was held in Vienna from September 26-30, 2022. China tried to get a resolution passed against the AUKUS for seeking to provide […]
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China reiterates concern over AUKUS-related nuclear material transfer
China on Monday reiterated concerns over the nuclear weapon material transfer involved in AUKUS, saying the issue should be addressed under the international non-proliferation regime. Wang Qun, Chinese envoy to the United Nations and other international organizations in Vienna, made the remarks after a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of […]
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Japan not planning to join AUKUS: PM Fumio Kishida
Japan is not currently going to join the AUKUS security alliance — Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States — but will develop partnerships with its member countries, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday. “AUKUS is of great importance for stability and peace in the region. Our country supports it. Our […]
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EU postpones free trade agreement talks with Australia amid AUKUS row
The European Union has postponed for a month the 12th round of negotiations on a free trade agreement with Australia amid the diplomatic row over the US submarine contract with Australia under the recently-established AUKUS alliance. In mid-September, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia declared the formation of AUKUS as a platform for defence and security cooperation. The announcement came […]
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China greatly fears alliances such as AUKUS
China reacted predictably after the respective leaders of Australia, the UK and USA announced the creation of the trilateral AUKUS strategic alliance. The response from government and media mouthpieces was one of anger and recrimination. However, China should look no further than itself as the raison d’etre for the rise of AUKUS. Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, discussed AUKUS, […]
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AUKUS defence treaty undermines regional stability, says China
China on Thursday stated that the newly-formed AUKUS (Australia-UK-US) defence partnership threatens stability in the region and provokes an arms race. Speaking at daily briefing Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said the AUKUS treaty “seriously undermines regional peace and stability, intensifies the arms race, and harms international non-proliferation efforts.” “This proves once again that […]