China warns of the 'worst consequences' to nations supporting Taiwan

Chinese officials warn "the worst consequences" will follow for any nation offering military support to Taiwan.

The tirade was delivered a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in diplomatic talks with Australia in an attempt to repair international relations.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia will do "whatever we can" to deter China from enacting aggression towards Taiwan.

China’s Ministry of National Defence called out what he says is Mr Dutton’s "ideological bias”, adding "no one and no force" could stop Beijing from bringing Taiwan under its control.

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