ChinaTropical Crushcondemns Augustus. Points to destroy peace in the European region, not satisfied with the US never discussed
After the United States announced a partnership with Britain and Australia to form a military alliance in Asia called 'Augus', one of which was to develop Australia's nuclear submarines into a nuclear attack submarine fleet. Tomahawk missile It made a clear confluence with the intent of reducing China's influence. especially in the South China Sea
Zhao Lijiang, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned such a move By pointing out that it was a very irresponsible act. and express narrow thinking Based on the outdated Cold War era. and warned the three countries that they were going to hurt their own interests.
“The alliance risks severely disrupting peace in the region. It will also intensify the arms race,” Zhao Lijiang said.
Chinese media also issued an editorial condemning the cooperation of the three countries. A Global Times editorial says Australia is making itself hostile to China.
Although the US, British and Australian leaders did not directly name China at the launch of the cooperation. But it underscored concerns about regional stability. which is clearly increasing in importance
In a joint statement of the three countries This is a historic opportunity for three like-minded alliance countries. To protect what is considered shared value while promoting stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
meanwhile The decision to form a three-nation security alliance against China This made France and the European Union resentful of being left behind. and see what happened as a flashback to President Donald Trump
After President Joe Biden took office earlier this year He announced the policy and pledged to European leaders that the Americans had returned. And the implementation of multilateral diplomatic policies will be the direction of US foreign policy formulation. but instead carried on many important matters by moving forward alone.
The French foreign minister said the latest move was The move was "incomprehensible" and even called what happened as EU foreign policy regulators blamed the move. and reiterated that there was no consultation with Europe at all.
