Singapore | Chinese leader Xi Jinping has launched a veiled attack on the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine alliance between Australia, the UK and the US, while insisting his country would not seek dominance over south-east Asia or bully its smaller neighbours.
Mr Xi made the remarks during a virtual conference with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, held to mark the 30th anniversary of relations between China and the grouping.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
