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US pushes defense ties with Indonesia as China strengthens

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J

The Independent UK

Canada to increase military presence in Indo-Pacific -defense minister

Canada will increase its military presence in the Indo-Pacific as part of a soon-to-be released sweeping strategy for the region, Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Friday.

Reuters

China's influence in Myanmar could tip the scales towards war in the South China Sea

The fate of Myanmar has major implications for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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The Pacific benefits of Biden and Xi's thawing tensions

China and the US hammering out their differences face-to-face at the G20 this week can only be a good thing for both New Zealand and the wider Indo-Pacific region, writes @jo_moir

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Japan Kishida calls for French cooperation on free, open Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told French President Emmanual Macron on Tuesday that Tokyo hopes to strengthen cooperation with France toward achieving a "free and open Indo-Pacific."

Reuters

Biden and Xi finally met at G-20 Summit in Bali. Here are the key takeaways

President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping sought to ease long-simmering tensions during a three-hour meeting in Bali, Indonesia as the two countries find themselves drifting perilously close to direct economic and military confrontation.

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Factbox-Top takeaways from the Biden-Xi meeting in Bali

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held their first in-person talks since 2017 on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, on Monday. Here are some takeaways from the three-and-a-half hour meeting:

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Japan, U.S. to reinforce alliance

BALI, Indonesia -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed Sunday to further strengthen Japan and the United States' joint deterrence and coping capabilities in the security realm.

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Vladimir Putin is out and Twitter's new owner Elon Musk will be on the sidelines. The G20 begins today, but what on Earth is it?

The phrase "Bali summit" might sound like a euphemism for a surfing getaway with the opportunity to sink a couple of Bintangs on the beach. But there's a rather large diplomatic summit kicking off on the Indonesian island today.

ABC News

Biden commits to Asia, pitches freedom of navigation in S. China Sea

US President Joe Biden on Sunday vowed his country's commitment to the Indo-Pacific and emphasised the importance of freedom of navigation in the East and South China seas during an annual regional meeting involving members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok mooted for Japan-China summit

PHNOM PENH: Japan and China are working to arrange talks between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Xi Jinping, with Thailand envisioned as the venue but Indonesia remaining a possibility, say sources familiar with the plan.

Bangkok Post

Yellen visits India to shore up US-Indo-Pacific partnerships

Supply chains, Russia’s war in Ukraine and the impact of COVID-19 are top of mind for U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as she prepared to meet with Indian leaders in New Delhi

The Independent UK

Canada readies new Indo-Pacific strategy amid tense China ties

Canada will soon announce a new Indo-Pacific strategy to challenge China on human rights issues while cooperating with the world's second-biggest economy on climate change and other shared goals, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Australian Secret Intelligence Service boss Paul Symon says Australian agencies will be busier as focus shifts to Indo-Pacific

In a wide-ranging speech to the National Security College, the director-general of the Australian Secret Intelligence Service reveals how the agency is becoming more prominent in the Five Eyes group as Beijing's actions become a key concern.

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Germany stresses increasing defense role in Indo-Pacific

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has stressed his country’s increased defense cooperation with Japan and other democracies in the Indo-Pacific region faced with security challenges such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s rise

Bangkok Post

It's time to mainstream the AOIP

One of the top priorities that the Asean leaders have to vet and approve at the Asean-related summit on Nov 11 is the plan to operationalise the Asean Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).

AAP

Pacific peace a priority: US ambassador

US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy says diplomacy and deterrence will help keep peace in the Indo-Pacific as tensions heighten.

Bangkok Post

US confirms VP Harris will attend Apec

WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the United States at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Bangkok next month, the White House confirmed on Friday.

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UK remains ‘closest ally’, Biden tells Sunak

The new Prime Minister, who took over from Liz Truss on Tuesday, will meet Joe Biden in the coming weeks at the G20 summit in Indonesia.

Reuters

UK's Sunak plans to meet Biden in G20 summit

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday evening and they are set to meet in person at the upcoming G20 Summit in Indonesia, a Downing Street spokesperson said.

Bangkok Post

Probing space tech's potential

Czechia, formerly known as the Czech Republic, and currently president of the Council of the European Union, is promoting the EU's space diplomacy project in Thailand and the Indo-Pacific region to cope with environmental problems and sustainable development.

Bangkok Post

US plans for Indo-Pacific 'misguided'

To ensure a free, open, prosperous, and secure world, the United States must be the winner in the race for global supremacy. For the US, the biggest challenge now is to compete with China, while at the same time containing Russia. That was the key message of the US' national…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

New security declaration with Australia being negotiated with China in mind

The governments of Japan and Australia have begun negotiating to conclude a new Japan-Australia Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation at a summit to be held in Australia later this month, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned from government officials. The aim is to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region with China's…

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Political Pulse / Abe's death puts focus on Kishida's contrasting leadership qualities

"The different streams, having their sources in different places, all mingle their water in the sea."

The Hindu

Australia is important partner for India for security and stability of Indo-Pacific, says EAM Jaishankar

The Minister also spoke about the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

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