Australia's Nuclear Subs to Use UK Design, People Say

The transcript discusses Australia's plans to acquire submarines based on a modified British design with US parts. While no official announcement has been made, meetings involving leaders from Australia, the US, and the UK are expected to provide more details. The Orcas Partnership, now 18 months old, will be a focus of these discussions. Australia faces a long wait for its custom-built submarines, with interim solutions including purchasing Virginia class submarines from the US or basing US submarines in Australia. These developments have raised security concerns in the Asia Pacific, particularly with China.

Who are the key leaders involved in the discussions about Australia's submarines?

What concerns does China have regarding Australia's submarine developments?