Australia to warn China it won’t be bullied by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and…

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Australian foreign minister Penny Wong met with her Chinese counterpart on Tuesday night on the sidelines of the Asean summit. Wong will deliver a speech criticizing China's recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile. The speech will also caution world leaders against placing a toll on the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Wong described China's military buildup as lacking the transparency and reassurance expected by the region.