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US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China
The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.
By Ashok Sharma, AP
China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’
Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”
By Mike Yeo
Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’
“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said.
By Mike Yeo
China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv
China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.
Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific
Lloyd Austin was speaking Tuesday in Singapore at the 40th Fullerton Lecture when he outlined his vision of “integrated deterrence.”
By Mike Yeo