What’s happening: China has become increasingly aggressive with Australia, notably holding live-fire drills off the country’s southeastern coast, far from China’s traditional sphere of operations, without telling the Australians in advance. They have also warned Australia not to attempt to buy back Chinese-owned ports, such as a crucial port in the Australia’s north.

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