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The Chinese militarys participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue by sending delegations led by the mi

The Chinese military's participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue by sending delegations led by the minister of national defense has helped the world gain a more comprehensive understanding of its positions on global issues, as well as facilitating communication and promoting understanding between the militaries of China and the United States, experts said recently.

The recent U.S.-Philippines joint military exercises, known as 'Balikatan,' witnessed over 16,000 personnel from various nations. Held in strategic northern islands, the drills included advanced reconnaissance drones and missile systems. Amid growing tension with China, these exercises underscore the rising military collaboration aiming to deter potential conflicts over Taiwan.

Former US Defence official Elbridge Colby stressed that an attack by China against Taiwan could happen with little warning as China has given up on peaceful un

Former US President Donald Trumps administration official Elbridge Colby has served as deputy assistant secretary of defence for strategy and force development in 2017-2018. In an interview with Japans Yomiuri Shimbun conducted in Washington DC, Colby said that the military needed to be strengthened so it could deliver any immediate response against Chinese aggression.

To prevent regional disputes from becoming proxy struggles between the great powers, ASEAN must protect its home-grown institutions.

The deals, which include standard and nonstandard spare and repair parts, components, consumables and accessories for F-16 aircraft, as well as other technical and logistics support services, will be the 14th US arms sale to the island since US President Joe Biden took office in 2021.

May was China's month for international diplomacy. President Xi Jinping's trip to Europe for meetings in France, Hungary and Serbia focused on enhancing "mutually beneficial cooperation" between China and Europe.

Slow Chinese economic growth seen weighing on business between the two countries

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Cambodian officials to discuss strengthening defense ties, including through a resumption of military training exchanges, de-mining training, and Cambodian participation in U.S. military education programs.