Australia calls for ‘return to calm’ amid Taiwan drills as Beijing demands Canberra ‘respect China’s core interests’

China's foreign ministry said Australia should respect China's core interests' and avoid creating new obstacles for China-Australia ties'

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Australia has again called for an end to China's military drills near Taiwan, and a return to calm", as China has demanded that Australia stop interfering in its affairs.

China has been conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan in the wake of a visit from the US house speaker, Nancy Pelosi. Australia does not recognise Taiwan as a country under the One China policy, but maintains unofficial ties. The US recognises the One China policy without agreeing with it.

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