Independent MP Andrew Wilkie accused Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd of posturing on China, in light of a leaked WikiLeaks document which showed that the former prime minister suggested the use of force against Beijing.

That is if diplomatic engagement proved futile on international initiatives to resolve the Taiwan and Tibet issues, which the document alleged was used as pretence by Mr Rudd to push his proposal for the establishment of an Asia-Pacific community.

The plan was reportedly envisioned by Mr Rudd as a counter-measure to balance the rising influence of China due to its growing economic muscle.

The leaked cable showed that the suggestions were addressed to US State Secretary Hillary Clinton in March 2009 while Mr Rudd was still prime minister, which Wilkie described as inconceivable considering that economic tension exists between the United States and China.

The independent MP also questioned Mr Rudd's true intentions during that time.

The federal government has so far opted to keep mum on the leaked document which was published on the now controversial WikiLeaks website, with Australian founder Julian Assange on the run from possible arrests based on warrants issued by the International Police.

Wilkie said Assange should not be prosecuted because of the revealed documents since the Australian did not break any laws and instead called on Prime Minister Julia Gillard to clarify if the actions of Mr Rudd enjoy the support of the current government.

He told ABC that that advice given by Mr Rudd to Clinton was inappropriate and Ms Gillard needs to reiterate her official stance on the issue, whether she supports or rejects the diplomatic overtures of her foreign minister.

Another WikiLeaks documents showed that Mr Rudd had committed Australian troops to Pakistan when necessary and Wilkie said that the Labor-led government must declare if the commitment still stands, considering that it recently announced that new deployments would undermine the country's present military capability.