Why all this talk about war with China?

Nicholas Stuart
Updated October 25 2021 - 6:22am, first published 5:25am
An F-16 fighter jet is deployed to conduct emergency landing and takeoff training during drills in Pingtun, Taiwan, on September 15. Picture: Getty Images
An F-16 fighter jet is deployed to conduct emergency landing and takeoff training during drills in Pingtun, Taiwan, on September 15. Picture: Getty Images

Because of his blunt and direct manner, there's never any doubt about what Defence Minister Peter Dutton has said. Working out why he says it, however, is often difficult.

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Nicholas Stuart

Nicholas Stuart is a Canberra writer.

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