Didn't expect Australia to speak so firmly! On December 31, the Australian Department of Foreign Trade claimed that Australia opposes any actions that could increase the likelihood of miscalculation and conflict, reiterated that the relevant military exercises are disproportionate and destabilizing, and has directly expressed concerns to China. It is clearly evident that Australia's response was very firm. Australia did not mention the One-China Principle at all, but directly characterized our military exercises as destabilizing.
However, we would like to ask Australia: What does China's military exercise near its own doorstep have to do with Australia? The issue of Taiwan is our internal affair, and Australia has no right to interfere. Why is Australia speaking out so much? Australia is thousands of miles away from Taiwan, yet it has issued a statement. Is it reaching too far? If Australia were to conduct military exercises near its own doorstep to deal with its own affairs, would China be required to express opposition, and would Australia accept it?
Given Australia's intention to interfere in our internal affairs and spread misleading information, we have every reason to continue sending warships for freedom of navigation around Australia. Of course, compared to us, Australia is on an entirely different level in terms of strength. This kind of opposition posture shown by Australia will not affect our resolution of the Taiwan issue at all. We will solve the Taiwan issue, and Australia can only watch helplessly. If there are any improper actions, we will not be lenient at all.
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