Hishammuddin said he planned to make a short working visit to China soon to discuss the matter. China immediately denounced Aukus when its foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian described it as a Western allies partnership which “seriously undermines regional peace and stability as well as intensifying arms race”. Hishammuddin also said he had expressed Malaysia’s position and concern to his Australian counterpart Peter Dutton during a phone conversation two days ago. “And I have conveyed Malaysia’s stance as stated by our Prime Minister, which is, the newly established trilateral security pact between Australia, UK and US had created some concerns. “This is because it has the potential to disrupt security and stability in South-East Asia region.
