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The latest unsubstantiated accusations against Beijing are part of a broader US-led propaganda campaign to vilify and heighten tensions with China in preparation for war.
While Xi Jinping has used meetings with the United States and Australia to pledge peace, the PLA appears to have missed the memo.
A Chinese navy destroyer ignored requests to keep clear of Australian navy divers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The issue comes at an awkward time for the Albanese government, which has been working tirelessly to mend the fractious relationship with China.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said the incident occurred when the HMAS Toowoomba was conducting a diving operation in Japan last week.