China in sights as US, Australia, UK leaders meet on subs

THE leaders of the United States, the UK and Australia meet on Monday in San Diego with an expected announcement on nuclear submarines, a landmark step in military co-operation as concerns grow over a fast-rising China.

US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will gather in the California naval hub to flesh out the new three-way security pact dubbed Aukus, which the nations unveiled in September 2021.