Anthony Albanese says Australia was 'economically coerced' as NATO leaders condemn China

China has been branded a threat by NATO , which described its policies as a “challenge” to the interests, security and values of the alliance , as Australia said it had been economically coerced by Beijing. The 30-member security organisation approved a new blueprint for the next decade on Wednesday, condemning China for the first time in its more than 70-year history. READ MORE Why Anthony Albanese is attending the NATO leaders summit, when Australia ‘s not a member Advertisement Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told NATO leaders that China aimed to become the “most powerful nation in the world”, adding…