澳洲海軍司令韓蒙德指出，中國特遣艦隊去年12月逼近澳洲和紐西蘭，引發兩國不安，促使澳洲增加國防預算。韓蒙德認為，印太地區秩序轉向以實力為基礎，促使國防開支增長。澳英美三方安全夥伴關係（AUKUS）面臨挑戰，但韓蒙德相信澳洲能克服挑戰。
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澳洲海軍司令韓蒙德指出，中國特遣艦隊去年12月逼近澳洲和紐西蘭，引發兩國不安，促使澳洲增加國防預算。韓蒙德認為，印太地區秩序轉向以實力為基礎，促使國防開支增長。澳英美三方安全夥伴關係（AUKUS）面臨挑戰，但韓蒙德相信澳洲能克服挑戰。
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