Austin praises 'new era of security' in Asia-Pacific

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 01, 2024 1:45 pm

SINGAPORE — 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 might and influence.

From Japan to Australia, the United States has been deepening defense ties across the region, ramping up joint military exercises and regularly deploying warships and fighter jets in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea — infuriating Beijing.

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