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LEADERS_ US officials back Australia amid growing tensions with China

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US officials back Australia amid growing tensions with China

Two senior US officials have applauded Australia’s tough stance against China after it called for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.


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May 28, 2020  2:08am

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American Ambassador to Australia Arthur Culvahouse has recently praised Australia as a trusted partner to the US. Picture: David Caird Source:News Corp Australia


Australia’s decision to call for an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus which sparked tensions with China has been applauded by two senior US officials.

The push for an investigation into how the pandemic started has resulted in China putting hefty tariffs on Australian barley in retaliation.

Speaking on Sky News’ series The Alliance, Admiral Philip Davidson, commander of US Indo-Pacific Command, said China’s recent actions show the nation is “running a very coercive diplomatic routine”.

Admiral Davidson praised the Australian government for sticking by the decision despite the growing pressure from China.

“My message to ­ordinary Australians is this: the sovereignty of our nations, our ability to choose, should be independent of coercion,” he said.

“Sometimes that makes for tough choices. I ­applaud Australia’s leadership on both the issues they decided they had to sit on. I know the US will be alongside.”

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