Will Australia go to war over Taiwan?
July 17, 2025
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Episode 1617 · July 17, 2025
Will Australia go to war over Taiwan?
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<p>Australia is caught in a perilous balancing act. </p> <p>This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Premier Xi Jinping to stabilise ties with China; as leaks from Washington revealed the steep demands of our AUKUS agreement with the United States. </p> <p>In the shadow of rising tensions over Taiwan, the question of where Australia stands, and who we stand with, has never been more complicated.</p> <p>Today, host of the ABC podcast<em> Global Roaming</em>, Hamish Macdonald, on how the Albanese government is navigating our fraught alliances – and whether we could be headed for war.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Host of the ABC podcast<em> Global Roaming</em>, Hamish Macdonald</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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