Australia won't be facing China's emerging power alone after the US and UK governments signalled their support and greater involvement in the Asia-Pacific.
In separate developments, a top Biden Administration official has warned Beijing over trade sanctions against Australia, while the new UK global security review flagged China's power as a major challenge.
US President Joe Biden's Asia-Pacific co-ordinator Kurt Campbell told
The Sydney Morning Herald that China must ease its "economic coercion" against Australia before it can expect improved relations with Washington.
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President Joe Biden has thrown his support behind Australia as it faces trade sanctions by China..(Supplied)