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At the ongoing Shangri-La Dialogue, which has brought together the defense and security chiefs of over 50 countries and regions, Austin, according to reports, is likely to urge allies to work closely with the US and be prepared to respond to emerging challenges and threats in the
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials Saturday that war with China was neither imminent nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing the importance of renewed dialogue between him and his Chinese counterpart in avoiding "miscalculations and misunderstandings."
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of the Indo-Pacific region amid global concerns about Ukraine and Gaza. Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue, Austin reinforced America's commitment to Asia-Pacific security, meeting with leaders, including those from China, to discuss regional tensions and alliances. Critics argue the U.S. strategy provokes instability.
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Marcos said the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries had a vision for "peace, stability, and prosperity" in the South China Sea, but that this was being undermined by other actors.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday hailed a "new era of security" in the Asia-Pacific region, as Washington strengthens its network of alliances aimed at countering China's growing military