China has threatened to bring 'economic carnage' upon Australia in response to big defence spending announced in Tuesday's federal budget. In an article titled 'Canberra's defence spending means more economic carnage', the publication warned Australia's natural gas exports could be next in the firing line. China has blocked key Australian exports including coal, seafood, beef and barley - and has been blamed for a series of ongoing cyber attacks on Australian institutions. DefenceThe Defence Force will receive a $747million funding boost to improve ADF training facilities, weapons training simulation, and firing ranges in the Northern Territory. The Defence Force will receive a $747million funding boost to improve ADF training facilities, weapons training simulation, and firing ranges in the Northern Territory.

Source: Daily Mail May 13, 2021 03:28 UTC