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Charles Sizemore

China warns AUKUS deal on nuclear subs could be viewed as a hostile action

China warns AUKUS deal on nuclear subs could be viewed as a hostile action

China strongly objects to further cooperation between Britain, the US and Australia on nuclear submarines, the Foreign Ministry said in a regular briefing on Friday.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said:

“China is seriously concerned about this and strongly objects to it,” in response to a question citing a media report saying that the visit of British prime minister Rishi Sunak to the United States in March may bring announcements about increased cooperation in the field of nuclear submarines.