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Mr Xiao laid the blame solely on the US for spiralling tensions in the region, saying it was first to provoke them and undermine peace. u003cbu003eREAD MORE:u003c/bu003eActing Prime Minister Richard Marles on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's call for a de-escalation in the Taiwan Strait, fearing a catastrophic miscalculation. Mr Marles would not be drawn on claims made by Taiwan's government that the Chinese drills are simulated attacks on their territory. He also wouldn't speculate on the connection between Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's increased aggression, saying the rules-based order was under pressure.Tensions are heightened as the US and Australia...
