Australian Defence Minister Warns Conflict Over Taiwan Cannot ‘Be Discounted’

Australian Defence Minister Warns Conflict Over Taiwan Cannot ‘Be Discounted’
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton addresses media as Liberal member for Canning, Andrew Hastie looks on in Perth, Australia on April 19, 2021. AAP Image/Richard Wainwright
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Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton is warning that conflict over Taiwan is a possibility and has vowed to work with allies to maintain peace in the region.

“People need to be realistic about the activity,” Dutton told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Sunday. “There is militarisation of bases across the region. Obviously, there is a significant amount of activity, and there is an animosity between Taiwan and China.”

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