22 h. ago Taiwan reassured — and surprised — by Pentagon focus on deterring China

Taiwan reassured — and surprised — by Pentagon focus on deterring China  The Washington Post

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49 h. ago Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid assertive China

Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid assertive China  Kyodo News Plus

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53 h. ago Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid China rise

Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid China rise  Kyodo News Plus

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56 h. ago China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs

China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen trade ties in response to Trump tariffs  FRANCE 24 English

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4 d. ago Hegseth says US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat

The US defence chief told Philippine President Marcos that deterrence was needed in the South China Sea due to Beijing’s actions.

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4 d. ago Trump’s defence chief says US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

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1 week ago US military cuts: are ‘budget hawks’ getting upper hand over ‘China hawks’?

With US troops in Japan on ‘chopping block’ analysts say those in South Korea might face cuts too, and it may weaken deterrence against China.

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2 w. ago As US pressures Japan to pay more for defence, will Trump’s demands ‘never end’?

George Glass, Washington’s nominee for ambassador to Japan, says the cost of deterring China has become ‘significantly more expensive’.

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