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China demands Australia stop 'inciting confrontation' over South China Sea

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded Australia stop "exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation" over the South China Sea after Penny Wong warned Beijing against "destabilising" cond

By Sydney Daily News

22 July 2026, 8:30 pm· Updated 22 July 2026, 9:00 pm· 1 min read

China demands Australia stop 'inciting confrontation' over South China Sea — Credit: ABC News Australia

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has demanded Australia stop "exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation" over the South China Sea after Penny Wong warned Beijing against "destabilising" conduct in the region.

Source: ABC News Australia

Source: ABC News Australia

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