China demands Australia stop 'inciting confrontation' over South China Sea

Per ABC News, Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong warned China against destabilizing conduct in the South China Sea, and China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by demanding that Australia stop exaggerating tensions and inciting confrontation. The exchange reflects tensions between the two nations over this strategically contested maritime region.

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