To Counter China, Austin Vows to Shore Up Alliances With Others in Region

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.
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from: The New York Times

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