Australia's new Japan ambassador warns of China's missile buildup and economic pressure
Andrew Shearer, Australia's freshly appointed ambassador to Japan, criticised China's expanding missile arsenal and what he described as economic coercion.
In his first remarks in Tokyo, former Australian intelligence chief Andrew Shearer said Beijing's missile program, including hypersonic weapons, signals a growing threat. He also accused China of using trade and investment tools to pressure Japan. Shearer dismissed Beijing's claims that Tokyo is militarising the region, calling them unfounded. The comments highlight escalating strategic rivalry in the Indo-Pacific.
