#239: Why is the Chinese Navy Close to Australia?
Australian headlines in late February were dominated by the activities of the Chinese navy’s Task Group 107 as it progressed south along the Australian coast and conducted a series of live-fire exercises.
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Australian headlines in late February were dominated by the activities of the Chinese navy’s Task Group 107 as it progressed south along the Australian coast and conducted a series of live-fire exercises.
To the media and a segment of politicians this is a big deal, and at the very least it signals a message that China is trying to send to Australia.
Guest: Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia)
Recorded on 3rd March, 2025.