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Acting prime minister criticises Chinese ship’s ‘unsafe and unprofessional conduct’ after Australian sailors had requested it stay clear

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[–] TQuid@beehaw.org 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sonars are not just a little “ping” noise underwater. They can carry enough energy to kill. It’s not subtle.

[–] DogMuffins@discuss.tchncs.de -3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah but it doesn't seem like anything actually happened. Article says drivers "may" have sustained minor injuries.

China is a bully. Crying about every little thing to the media doesn't feel like the right way to handle them.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago

No, but like all propaganda, it helps to justify other actions and shapes opinion.