DiscoverAsia Rising#239: Why is the Chinese Navy Close to Australia?
#239: Why is the Chinese Navy Close to Australia?

#239: Why is the Chinese Navy Close to Australia?

Update: 2025-03-04
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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.

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#239: Why is the Chinese Navy Close to Australia?

#239: Why is the Chinese Navy Close to Australia?

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