Defence Minister Richard Marles has rejected criticisms Australia will lose sovereignty while gaining nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS military deal.
, which accused Australia of going down a "path of error and danger".
Mr Marles said such commentators were "plain wrong" and insisted there was no "quid pro quo" to join in military action with the US. Mr Marles said while the submarines could operate in a potential conflict, the main intent was for them to contribute to regional stability and protect trade routes through the South China Sea.
Defence Minister Richard Marles insisted there was no "quid pro quo" to join in military action with the US in exchange for nuclear subs.Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, broke away from mainland China in 1949. Beijing views it as Chinese territory thatLike the US, Australia recognises and has formal ties with China, but maintains unofficial ties with Taiwan.
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