Australia Will Not Surrender to Beijing: Defence Minister

Australia Will Not Surrender to Beijing: Defence Minister
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton addresses media in front of the Subiaco War Memorial in Perth, Australia on April 19, 2021. AAP Image/Richard Wainwright
|Updated:

Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has declared that the country will not surrender its sovereignty to appease Beijing following outrage over the cancellation of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) agreement with Victoria.

The comments come after the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson threatened retaliation if Australia did not wind back its decision.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
Writer
Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
twitter
Related Topics