China's Foreign Minister Criticizes AUKUS, Advocates for Non-Confrontational Approach in South Pacific

During a diplomatic tour, Wang Yi emphasized the need for peaceful development and criticized the AUKUS pact for stoking regional tensions.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized the AUKUS security pact for provoking division and increasing nuclear proliferation risks in the South Pacific.
Wang asserted that China's aid to Pacific island nations comes without political strings, countering accusations of geopolitical maneuvering.
He highlighted the importance of non-confrontational international relations in the South Pacific, urging major powers to avoid turning the region into a competitive arena.
Wang addressed the geopolitical dynamics in the region, particularly concerning the influence over Taiwan and the strategic position of island nations like Papua New Guinea.
The Chinese diplomat also discussed potential cooperation with Japan on military technology under the AUKUS agreement, which he said contradicts the needs of the island nations.