UK and US lock in behind Australia in China row

Australia's allies take aim at China's campaign of disinformation'

The British government has vowed to stand with Australia to protect our key interests and values" and push back at disinformation" amid a deepening rift in Canberra's relationship with Beijing.

The American ambassador to Australia also accused a Chinese foreign ministry official of spreading disinformation through fabricated images and disingenuous statements" about Australia.