Australia’s new envoy to Japan calls out China missile buildup and coercion

Canberra's former spy chief counters Beijing's accusations of 'militarization' by Tokyo Chinese YJ-17 hypersonic anti-ship missiles are displayed during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing on Sept. 3, 2025. © Reuters TOKYO — Andrew Shearer, the newly appointed Australian ambassador to Japan, offered blunt assessments of China's military buildup and what he called economic coercion on Wednesday, drawing on his experience in his previous role as Canberra's spy chief.

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