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German Minister Warns Australia That CCP Is Watching the Ukraine War for Lessons

Boris Pistorius, in the country on an official visit, says Europe has realised that security in the Indo-Pacific has repercussions in the northern hemisphere.
German Minister Warns Australia That CCP Is Watching the Ukraine War for Lessons
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (R) and Australian Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy stand in front of a Ghost Bat drone during a visit to the Amberley RAAF Base in Brisbane, Australia on March 27, 2026. Tertius Pickard/AFP via Getty Images
Rex Widerstrom
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Supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia is important for Australia because China is paying close attention, said Germany’s federal Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

The minister is in the country on an official visit and signed an agreement to advance military exchange and expand both nations’ space capabilities while in Canberra.
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.