Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns against conflict as tensions rise in South China Sea

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In short: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Indo-Pacific and South-East Asian countries are facing serious defence threats. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Indo-Pacific and South-East Asian countries are facing serious defence threats. Australia is worried by Beijing’s militarisation of the South China Sea. Australia is worried by Beijing’s militarisation of the South China Sea. What's next? Australia announced $286.5 million in funding for ASEAN projects including maritime security. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned the region needs new diplomatic and legal mechanisms to head off the risk of catastrophic conflict as tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea...