1. Andrew Shearer, a hardline China critic and veteran diplomat, has been appointed as Australia's ambassador to Japan by Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
2. The appointment comes amidst deepening defense cooperation between Australia and Japan, with Australia planning to upgrade its naval force in collaboration with Japan.
3. Richard McGregor, a political analyst, suggests that Shearer's appointment is intended to strengthen ties with Japan on intelligence, diplomacy, and defense matters, particularly in countering perceived threats from China.
2. The appointment comes amidst deepening defense cooperation between Australia and Japan, with Australia planning to upgrade its naval force in collaboration with Japan.
3. Richard McGregor, a political analyst, suggests that Shearer's appointment is intended to strengthen ties with Japan on intelligence, diplomacy, and defense matters, particularly in countering perceived threats from China.
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Australia has appointed Andrew Shearer, a known China critic and diplomat, as its ambassador to Japan. This move comes during the deepening defense cooperation between both nations, with plans for Australia to upgrade its naval force in collaboration with Japan. The appointment is seen as an
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251016_21/#summary
Date: Oct. 16, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-16
Created: 2025/10/17 13:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:06
Last Read: 2025/10/17 17:01