The Chinese mainland has voiced strong opposition to the US, UK, and Australia forming a new trilateral security partnership. The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom expressed concerns over the alliance, highlighting risks of nuclear proliferation and an escalating arms race in the Asia-Pacific region.
In a recent statement, an embassy spokesperson responded to the defense ministers' announcement about collaborating with Japan on AUKUS Pillar II advanced capability projects. The spokesperson emphasized that such moves could undermine regional peace and stability, saying, \"China is gravely concerned and firmly opposed to this.\"
The AUKUS alliance's first pillar focuses on helping Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines and deepening cooperation on advanced defense technologies. The second pillar aims to expand the partnership to include more countries, targeting areas like quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and cyber technologies.
China urged the US, UK, and Australia to abandon a Cold War mentality and stop forming exclusionary blocs that could stir trouble and confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region. \"Japan must learn lessons from history and be prudent about its words and actions when it comes to military security,\" the diplomat added.
As the geopolitical landscape shifts, all eyes are on how these alliances will shape the future of regional security and international cooperation. 🌐🔍✨
