Source: Global Times
[Global Times Comprehensive Report] The Australian government announced on the 20th that it will increase an increase of 11.1 billion AUThe most powerful navy.
The Australian News reported that according to a 10 -year plan, the Australian government will increase an additional 11.1 billion AUD $ 11.1 billion in the "Asia -Pacific region military reserve competition".The expenditure aims to increase the number of existing surface ships from 11 to 26.Australia Defense Mars says that this will be Australias "the largest fleet owned by the end of World War II."It is reported that the Australian government will pay a total of 54 billion $ 54 billion for the above plan and create 3,700 jobs.Mars says, "creating a strong surface combat fleet and an autonomous shipbuilding industry will help ensure the economic and trade of Australia and help the security of Australians."
The Wall Street Journal noticed that China has not mentioned China in related documents in the Australian government.This reflects that the Australian government needs to maintain a delicate balance. While deepening cooperation with the United States, we will strive to avoid over -irritating China.However, some other Western media associated Australia to build their navy with China.The US Cable Television News Network quoted analysts as saying that in the "Indo -Pacific Region", China has established a strong navy. Such a safe environment means Australia has to take action."Japan Economic News" analysis said that although Mars did not mention China on the 20th, Australia has adopted more and more action against Beijings rise in the region.
Zhou Fangyin, deputy dean of Guangdong International Strategy Research Institute, told the Global Times reporter that at present, China -Australia relations are relatively stable, and the Albanis government has no reason to stimulate China at this time,Western media connecting the Australian expansion navy with China is hype "Chinese threat".In todays world situation, uncertainty is increasing, and many countries are increasing national defense expenses.(Daqiao Zhang Wang)
