Australia joins 13 nations in condemning China's maritime claims amid tensions
Australia joined 13 other nations in rejecting China's maritime claims on Sunday, shortly after a controversial missile test by Beijing. The joint statement emphasized opposition to destabilizing actions and reaffirmed commitment to a peaceful Indo-Pacific, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of a landmark ruling on the South China Sea. Defence Minister Pat Conroy criticized the missile launch as a provocative.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 05:36 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 20:20 UTC
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