- To Counter China, Austin Vows to Shore Up Alliances With Others in Region
America is a Pacific power,” the defense secretary said as he laid out a strategy to block efforts by China to dominate the region.
from: The New York Times
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- Lloyd Austin says increased China activity near Taiwan 'looks like rehearsal'
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said Saturday that China's increased military activity near Taiwan seemingly indicates a “rehearsal” of the country's future intentions.
from: Fox News
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- Sec. Austin says US isn't afraid of Chinese competition even as country advances its hypersonic weapons
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addressed recent Chinese military advancements Saturday, including the test of a hypersonic weapon system and strengthening of nuclear capabilities, saying, "America isn't a country that fears competition."
from: CNN
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- China's Stepped-Up Operations Near Taiwan Look 'Like Rehearsals,' Says Defense Sec. Austin
The Pentagon estimates China could increase its nuclear missile count to 1000 by 2030 and has raised alarms about its hypersonic weapon tests.
from: Newsweek
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- Taiwan's Foreign Minister warns China's military expansionism could lead to World War III
In an exclusive interview with Sky News Australia, Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has issued a startling warning of the emerging military crisis with China.
from: Sky News Australia
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- Lithuania's Goods Barred From Entering Chinese Ports
Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis described the move as “unannounced sanctions” on Friday and said Lithuania will seek assistance from the European Commission next week to solve the issue. It's “unprecedented when one EU member state is being ...
from: gcaptain.com
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- US defence chief warns of China 'rehearsals' for attack on Taiwan
Lloyd Austin, US defence secretary, warned that China's air incursions by fighter jets, bombers and other warplanes near Taiwan appeared to be rehearsals for military operations against the country. “It looks a lot like them exploring ...
from: Financial Times
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- Chinese military flights near Taiwan look like 'rehearsals,' says Pentagon chief
China has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control, despite the island's claim that it is an independent country that will defend its freedom and democracy.
from: The Indian Express
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- Pentagon says US ready to support Taiwan in face of China's military rise
Topics. Pentagon | Taiwan. Pentagon-says-US-ready-to-support-Taiwan-in-. Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of Defense. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. China is rapidly strengthening its nuclear capabilities, but Washington is prepared for competition and will also ...
from: Business Standard
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