Australian PM Albanese arrives at White House to start day of meetings and celebrations of alliance with US
The state visit, only the fourth since Biden took office, is a reminder of how he’s pursuing long-term plans to counter China’s influence
The nuclear submarines angering China: Aukus, the alliance created to stand up to Beijing
The ambitious agreement between the US, the UK and Australia will enhance the allies’ influence in the Asia-Pacific and help unify their military strategies and capabilities
China says AUKUS on ‘dangerous path’ with nuclear subs deal
Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said the arrangement, given the acronym AUKUS arises from the ‘typical Cold War mentality which will only motivate an arms race’
Joe Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
The president met with the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom to discuss an 18-month-old nuclear partnership between the three countries
Australian leader plans meeting with Biden after India trip
Some media have speculated that Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak could join Biden and Albanese in the US to make a joint announcement about an agreement among the three nations