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China warns of 'serious measures' if Australia ups ante in South China Sea

A senior Chinese Foreign ministry official has warned of "serious measures" if Australia ups the ante in opposing Chinese seizure of islands and coral reefs in the South China Sea.

The official said Australia's position was "detrimental to the political foundation of our relationship" and not conducive to political stability, "especially in the South China Sea".

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Andrew Clark was a senior writer at The Australian Financial Review.

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