AUKUS: Why Are France and China so Angry About This Pact? - TLDR News

The video discusses a trilateral security pact between the US, UK, and Australia, known as Orkusz, which allows Australia to build nuclear-powered submarines. This pact marks a significant shift in nuclear technology sharing, previously exclusive to the UK. The submarines will be nuclear-powered but not armed. France, previously contracted to build conventional submarines for Australia, reacted negatively, citing betrayal. The pact emphasizes European strategic autonomy and has drawn criticism from China, which views it as a threat to regional peace. The agreement also includes cooperation in cyber, AI, and quantum technologies.

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