9 News Australia published this video item, entitled “Tensions with France rise after scrapped submarine deal | 9 News Australia” – below is their description.
Australia’s relationship with France has grown tense after their submarine deal was scrapped in favour of the AUKUS defence pact.
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AUKUS is a pact between Australia, the UK and the US, and involves military relationship, as well as covering subjects such as AI and other technologies. It is widely regarded as an effort between the three states to keep a handle on China’s growing influence in the Asia Pacific region.
France is a republic and the largest Western European nation. Through expansion and colonisation in the 17th and 18th centuries France became a great power and still retains territories around the world. It has a seat on the UN security council and is the world’s fourth most wealthy country with a high standard of living and strong cultural identity.
