Kevin Rudd accuses China of Indo-Pacific regional disrupt

Kevin Rudd has accused China of being the main cause of disruption within the Indo-Pacific region.

The Ambassador to the US says a unity between Australia and America could combat the Southeast Asian power.

Kevin Rudd’s comments precede an expected meeting of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump later this month, in which China is expected to be a major talking point.

Mr Albanese has been criticised for refusing to call out Beijing on its behaviour for fear of upsetting the bilateral relationship.