US Has ‘Absolute Confidence’ in Australia’s Handling of National Security: US Ambassador

US Has ‘Absolute Confidence’ in Australia’s Handling of National Security: US Ambassador
Arthur Culvahouse Jr, U.S. Ambassador to Australia
Daniel Y. Teng
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The U.S. ambassador to Australia has stressed that the United States is confident that Australia can protect the security of its telecommunications networks and by extension those of its Five Eyes intelligence partners.

The assurance comes after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the United States would not hesitate to “simply disconnect” or “separate” from Australia if the Victorian state’s involvement in Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) threatens telecommunications security.
Daniel Y. Teng
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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].
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