Sunak Heads to US for Crucial Aukus Talks
Rishi Sunak is making his first visit to the US in his current role, with big talks lined up on the Aukus pact. The agreement between Australia, the UK, and the US focuses on supplying nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
Aukus: Britain and Allies Take Aim at China
The pact aims to counter what the trio sees as a growing threat from China in the Indo-Pacific region. London has slammed the “increasingly concerning behaviour of the Chinese Communist Party.” The former head of MI6 urged the UK to “wake up” to the challenge China poses.
Alliances Key to UK’s Security Strategy
Sunak called the UK’s alliances the “greatest source of strength and security.” The government’s integrated review of defence and foreign policy will also tackle threats from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
China-West Relations Hit Rock Bottom
- The spy balloon scandal and ongoing US-China tensions have soured relations significantly.
- China’s Foreign Minister blamed the US for the diplomatic fallout, accusing Washington of acting with a “presumption of guilt.”
