China's backlash as UK, USA and Australia seal nuclear-powered submarine pact


China has accused the US, UK and Australia of “going further down a dangerous road” as the three nations meet to discuss further nuclear support in the IndoPacific. China’s foreign ministry accused the three countries, who are discussing the supply of nuclear-capable submarines to Australia, as “disregarding” the concerns of the international community as tensions in the IndoPacific continue to worsen. Australia’s defence minister said the deal was necessary to counter the biggest conventional military buildup in the region since World War II, though he refrained from explicitly mentioning China.

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