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The US asked Australia and Japan to show their stand on the situation of war with China over Taiwan.
According to a report by the Financial Times, the US Ministry of Defense (Pentagon) Policy Sub-Secretary Elbridge Callby has held several meetings on the issue with Australian and Japanese Defense Officers.
Callby said on the social media platform X on Saturday- US President Donald Trump is implementing the first policy of the US first policy, appealing to allies to increase defense spending and support for collective security.
Responding, Australia said that he would not promise to send soldiers in advance in any war that Taiwan. Defense Industry Minister Pat Conrooy said- Australia does not discuss the imaginary situation.
Japan has not yet made any official statement. Actually, in 1949, Taiwan separated from China and formed a country. China has been considering Taiwan as its part since the beginning. There is a situation of confrontation between the two countries about this.
The then government will decide to send soldiers
Australia’s Defense Industry Minister Pat Conroy said in an interview to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), “The government will decide to send Australian soldiers to a struggle at that time. We will not take any decision from now on.”
He also said that Australia gives the most importance to its sovereignty and does not discuss the imaginary conditions. The same, Conrooy expressed concern over China’s military activities.
He said that China is trying to build a military base in the Pacific island, which is not good for Australia. Australia wants to be a security partner in the region and is interacting for it.
PM on Australia’s visit to China
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanies went on a 6 -day official visit to China on Saturday. Where negotiations are expected to be held on regional security and efforts to increase trade.
Albaniz said in Shanghai that Australia will not talk to Taiwan. His journey will be focused only on security and business.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanies shaking hands with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining in China on 13 July.
China considers Taiwan its part
China considers Taiwan as its part for a long time and has been threatening to force under control. China has several times called Taiwan’s democratic government a separatist.
However, Taiwan President Lai Ching-Te, dismissing China’s claims, said that only the people of Taiwan can decide their future.
America’s double stand on Taiwan
On the other hand, the US has criticized China for endangering Taiwan’s peace and sovereignty. However, the US adopts a strategic ambiguity policy regarding Taiwan, which means that it does not guarantee Taiwan’s protection.
Former President Joe Biden said during his tenure that if China attacks Taiwan, the US would intervene military. But under the leadership of current President Donald Trump, the US has again taken a stance of unclear statements.
Joint military practice between Australia-America
A joint military practice called Talisman Sebar has started between Australia and America on Sunday. It is Australia’s largest war training exercise, in which 40,000 soldiers from 19 countries (Japan, South Korea, India, Britain, France, Canada etc.) are participating.
The exercise will last for two weeks and will be from Christmas Island in Australia to Coral Sagar. Vice Admiral Justin Jones, head of the Australian Defense Force, said that the exercise would test the army’s strength and capacity to operate in the northern part of Australia.
He said, “This is a simultaneous practice of 19 countries, which shows our shared stance for peace, stability and Azad Indo-Pacific in the region.”
Lieutenant General Joel Wall of the US Army said that it is a way to prevent instability in the exercise field and avoid war. He said, “Our goal is not war, but peace. We can go fast alone, but together we will go far.”
During Joint Military Practice at Sydney Harbor, Australia Commanding General and US Lieutenant General Joel B.K. Well talking to the media.
America will deploy submarines in Australia in 2027
America is Australia’s major security partner. Foreign military bases in Australia are not allowed, but the US is increasing its military presence. From 2027, American Virginia submarines will be deployed at the ports of Western Australia. These submarines in the struggle over Taiwan can be helpful for the US Army.
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