China has disputed the validity of the nuclear submarine deal between Australia, the US and the UK, known as AUKUS, claiming it undermines regional stability and intensifies the arms race. The deal, which was announced in September 2021, will see Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines from the US and the UK, a move that has raised concerns in China and other regional countries..
In a statement issued on Monday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the AUKUS deal .