Original article by Peter Hartcher, Matthew Knott
The Sydney Morning Herald – Page: Online : 7-Mar-23

The federal government’s review of Australia’s defence needs will soon be released, and it will have consulted a number of experts. They include some who have conducted their own review on behalf of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, with their review concluding that the overwhelming source of danger to Australia is from China. The experts suggest that Australia faces the prospect of war with China in as little as three years’ time, and that Australia is not prepared for such a conflict. China has long stated its desire to reclaim Taiwan, and has indicated that it is prepared to take military action to do so. US President Joe Biden has committed to coming to Taiwan’s help if it is invaded, and Australia would be expected to lend its support.

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