Australia's new defense chief Dutton takes tougher line on China

With Quad in background, ex-cop riles Beijing over Taiwan

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Peter Dutton, left, Australia's new defense minister, has signaled a tough stance on China. © Reuters

ERIC MEIJER, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- Australia's new defense minister has wasted no time irking China in his first month on the job, signaling a more hawkish approach to an already tense relationship.

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