Posted 2/29/2024, 12:59:08 PM
China Warns New Zealand Over Potential AUKUS Pact Membership, Citing Regional Stability Concerns
- China warns New Zealand against joining AUKUS pact, says it threatens regional stability and nuclear proliferation
- AUKUS formed to share advanced military capabilities like AI and cyberwarfare among US, UK, and Australia
- China sees AUKUS as effort by US to contain China's growing power in Asia-Pacific
- New Zealand briefed by Australia on AUKUS cooperation and is interested in joining
- China criticizes recent US-Philippines military drills, accuses US of meddling in South China Sea disputes
