Australia’s military restraint being ‘exploited’ by China

Australia’s military restraint being ‘exploited’ by China

National Intelligence director-general Andrew Shearer believes Australia’s passive approach to conflict is being taken advantage of.

“Our adversaries are exploiting our preference for restraint and de-escalation,” Mr Shearer said.

He pointed out China’s leader, Xi Jinping, as using military intimidation and using proxies to hack Australia and its allies.