Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has testified before the US Congress, warning that China is shifting from overt bullying to subtler tactics of 'charm and flattery' to achieve its strategic goals in the Indo-Pacific.
Morrison emphasized that the US and its allies, including Australia, must not become complacent about the security and economic threats posed by China. He argued for stronger alliances, deeper economic ties, and greater internal resilience to counter Beijing's economic coercion and influence campaigns. Morrison also highlighted the importance of the AUKUS defense pact and urged the US not to waver in its commitments.
His testimony comes amid ongoing debates about how democracies should respond to China's growing assertiveness.
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