The United Kingdom has deepened its security pact with Australia amid continued concerns about China’s power and influence.
The United Kingdom has pledged 25 million pounds ($34 million) as part of its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and Australia's Scott Morrison said in a joint statement on Thursday that; "The funds will be used to strengthen regional resilience in areas including cyberspace, state threats and maritime security."
In the statement, they also expressed concerns about alleged human rights violations in the Chinese region of Xinjiang and the situation in Myanmar.
They both stressed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the South China Sea.
The joint statement claimed Johnson and Morrison recognised the importance of countries being able to exercise their maritime rights and freedoms in the South China Sea consistent with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
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