Biden to send nuke-powered submarines to Australia; AUKUS challenge for China in the Pacific

Biden to send nuke-powered submarines to Australia; AUKUS challenge for China in the Pacific

China's growing influence in the Pacific is set to face a more fierce challenge. The U.S., UK, and Australia have come together to checkmate the Chinese. On Monday, US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will unveil the 'AUKUS," a landmark three-way defence agreement. Australia is expected to buy five nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines. Meanwhile, China is closely watching the trilateral defence pact. Beijing warned that it would set off an arms race in the region. Watch this video to know more. #australia #submarine #china #us #uk biden #sunak #albanese #pacific #aukus #nuclearsubmarine Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.