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US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s ...
Darwin Port Tussle Highlights China-US Tension
Good morning, it’s Angus here in Sydney. Here’s what you need to know as we round out the week.Today’s must-reads (listens):• ...
U.S. ramps up its military footprint in Australia as tensions with China rise
The U.S. is expanding its military presence in northern Australia as it looks to project power and provide a deterrence against the increasing threat of China in the Asia-Pacific.
The Australian port at the centre of a tug-of-war between Beijing and Canberra
The Australian port at the centre of a tug-of-war between Beijing and Canberra - Tussle over strategic Darwin port deepens as ...
Australia Looks to Avoid a Panama Repeat in China Port Showdown
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is confronting a fresh diplomatic dilemma with China: How to fulfill a pledge to regain ...
Opinion
Australia must not become complacent to China’s aggression in the South China Sea
Chinese coast guard vessels rammed and shot water cannon at Philippine ships in the South China Sea. The incident was well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and was completely unprovoked ...