China Says AUKUS Risks Nuclear Proliferation in Pacific

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during a press conference with Papua New Guinea's Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko in Port Moresby on April 20, 2024. Andrew KUTAN / AFP

China’s foreign minister on Saturday accused Western powers in the AUKUS security pact of provoking division and risking nuclear proliferation in the South Pacific.

On a weekend visit to strengthen Beijing’s ties with Papua New Guinea, Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out at AUKUS, which provides for the United States and Britain to equip Australia with nuclear-powered but conventionally armed submarines.

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