U.S. Warns China on Nuclear Rivalry and Vows to Keep Patrolling Region
Speeches by two top officials illustrated the depth of concern over the rift between the nations. China called it provocation.
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US, Japan, South Korea announce push to boost missile defense data sharing
The United States, in a rare mention of nuclear weapons, “reaffirmed its steadfast alliance commitments to Japan and the ROK backed by the full range of U.S. capabilities, including nuclear.”
‘Right time to talk is now:’ SecDef Austin ‘deeply concerned’ China unwilling to talk
“To be clear: we do not seek conflict or confrontation,” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the Shangri-La Dialogue. “But we will not flinch in the face of bullying or coercion.”
U.S. Defense Secretary Austin Vows to Keep Pressure on China
He said “risky intercepts” by Chinese planes in international airspace would not deter the United States and allies from patrolling, and he restated U.S. support for Taiwan.
Washington won’t stand for China ‘bullying’ US allies, Lloyd Austin tells security summit
Defence secretary also criticises Beijing’s unwillingness to engage with US on military crisis managementThe US defence secretary, Lloyd Austin, has vowed that Washington will not stand for any “coercion and bullying” of its allies and partners by Chin…
White House pushes P-5 agreement on missile launch notification, prods China to talk
Of military to military relations with China, the US is “ready to talk when you’re ready to talk,” White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said today in a speech to the Arms Control Association.
Is there room for US-China collaboration in an era of strategic competition?
The U.S.-China relationship has entered a new and prolonged phase of economic, diplomatic, technological, and military tensions. Policymakers in both countries have increased scrutiny and securitization across an expansive spectrum of bilateral and multilateral ties. As bilateral relations deteriorate, the international order is under growing stress. Yet, without some degree of coordination between the United…
Eye on US-China rivalry, Australia’s PM stresses ‘collective responsibility’ in key speech
“Doing our part to fulfill the shared responsibility all of us have to preserve peace and security,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “And making it crystal clear that when it comes to any unilateral attempt to change the status …
US-China war not inevitable, Albanese says, urging countries to ‘prevent a worst-case scenario’
Prime minister also seeks to reassure regional nations wary about Australia’s reasons for acquiring nuclear submarines under Aukus pactFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or dail…
At Malaysia’s largest defense show, Turkey and China fight to make inroads
Running a close second to Turkey’s presence at LIMA were a constellation of PRC firms, including large exhibits from four of the major state-owned defense firms.