China's strike capacity over Australia set to expand, think tank says

Lowy Institute warns China’s ability to strike Australia will grow over the next decade — new long-range stealth bombers and possible Pacific bases could sharply raise the long-term threat.
More immediate risks are non-kinetic: cyberattacks and the cutting of undersea communications cables that could disrupt trade and shipping.
Australia remains economically tied to China but is boosting security ties in the Pacific (concern over the Solomon Islands’ pact with China) to deter any permanent military foothold.