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Australia's Wong Slams Trade Barriers, Unveils Myanmar Aid

7/11/2025

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Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong passionately condemned global trade barriers at the ASEAN meeting in Malaysia, underscoring her nation's dedication to Southeast Asia despite escalating US tariffs. She unveiled a generous $10 million humanitarian aid package for Myanmar and voiced apprehensions about China's military growth, reaffirming Australia’s role as a steadfast ally in the Indo-Pacific.

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Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong passionately condemned global trade barriers at the ASEAN meeting in Malaysia, underscoring her nation's dedication to Southeast Asia despite escalating US tariffs. She unveiled a generous $10 million humanitarian aid package for Myanmar and voiced apprehensions about China's military growth, reaffirming Australia’s role as a steadfast ally in the Indo-Pacific.