'China's support of Pacific nations shouldn't alarm Australia'

By Associated Press

Jan 18, 2024 12:11 am

CANBERRA: China's Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian sought to reassure on Wednesday that his country's increased involvement in the Pacific, particularly in policing efforts, should not be a cause of alarm for Canberra.

At his first news conference of the year in the capital Canberra, Xiao maintained that Australia should not harbor anxiety about China's intentions in the region.

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