Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison appeared before a US congressional committee to warn that China is shifting from overt bullying to subtler tactics of 'charm and flattery' to achieve its strategic goals.
Morrison cautioned that the US and its allies, including Australia, must not become complacent about the security and economic threats posed by China, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. He emphasized the need for stronger alliances, deeper economic ties, and greater resilience to counter Beijing's economic coercion and influence campaigns. Morrison also highlighted the importance of the AUKUS agreement and urged the US not to walk away from key security partnerships.
His testimony comes amid ongoing debates about how democracies should respond to China's growing assertiveness.
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