Chinese ambassador to Australia says Beijing will use ‘all necessary means’ for Taiwan ‘unification’

Xiao Qian says reset of China-Australia relationship is possible and suggests Washington had turned Canberra against Beijing

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China's ambassador to Australia has warned Beijing is prepared to use all necessary means" to prevent Taiwan from being independent, saying there can be no compromise" on the one China" policy.

Xiao Qian on Wednesday repeatedly blamed the US for the recent escalation in tensions. China's decision to launch ballistic missiles in live-fire exercises in response to speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was legitimate and justified", he told the National Press Club in Canberra.

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