Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is showing his support for Foreign Minister Penny Wong as she made remarks about China’s rapidly expanding military. Mr Albanese is positioning his upcoming visit to China as a critical moment for Australia’s economy. Ms Wong has spoken on the importance of a region where no country dominates and where there is a balance of power. “Wong speaks as Australia’s Foreign Minister and never speaks in any other capacity than that, and she does a fantastic job,” Mr Albanese said. The Trump administration is urging Australia to take a tougher stance on Beijing, especially on military and security issues. This comes as Prime Minister Albanese will spend six days in China to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
