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Positive signs in US-China relationship were offset by warnings of a worst-case scenario if broader geopolitical tensions were to bubble over into conflict.

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At Asia security summit, Japan vows to boost regional security role

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged on Friday to boost its regional security presence to counter multiple threats, from China's expansion in the South China Sea to North Korea's nuclear missile programme.

Reuters

China complains over US arms sales to Taiwan

China’s defense minister has complained to his American counterpart about the latest U.S. arms package for Taiwan and warned of a possible conflict over the self—governing island that China claims as its own territory

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China will 'not hesitate to start war' over Taiwan, Beijing tells US

Singapore (AFP) - Beijing will "not hesitate to start a war" if Taiwan declares independence, China's defence minister warned his US counterpart Friday, the latest salvo between the superpowers over the island.

AFP

China, US defence ministers hold talks in Singapore

Singapore (AFP) - The US and Chinese defence ministers held their first face-to-face talks in Singapore Friday, as the superpowers lock horns over security disputes ranging from Taiwan to contested waters.

AFP

China, US defence ministers to hold talks in Singapore

Singapore (AFP) - The US and Chinese defence ministers will hold their first face-to-face talks in Singapore Friday, Chinese state media said, as the superpowers lock horns over security disputes ranging from Taiwan to contested waters.

AFP

Shangri-La Dialogue: Delegates meet amid security challenges

Focus on keynote speeches by Japan, US and China, with special address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Marles lands for regional security talks

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles is in Singapore for the region’s largest defence dialogue, which both the Chinese and US defence ministers will address.

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US and China set to clash over Ukraine, Taiwan at Asian security meeting

SINGAPORE: The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the war in Ukraine, although both sides have indicated a willingness to discuss managing differences.

Bangkok Post

U.S. and China likely to trade blows at Asian security meeting

The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the war in Ukraine, although both sides have indicated a willingness to discuss managing differences.

Reuters

‘A dangerous act’: how a Chinese fighter jet intercepted an RAAF aircraft and what happens next

Government says PLA J-16 forced Australian P-8 on routine surveillance into a dangerous manoeuvre over South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Oman, China Discuss Military Cooperation

Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik Al Said held talks on Thursday with China’s State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe. They discussed military cooperation between the two countries and means of bolstering them to serve their interests, as well as other issues…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Wants to Expand Strategic Ties with China to Confront US

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran wanted to “expand its long-term strategic relations” with China at a meeting with Beijing’s Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in Tehran on Wednesday. Raisi told Fenghe that Tehran sees its ties with Beijing as strategic. Closer cooperation would serve to confront what the Iranian president…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran praises cooperation with key trading partner China

Tehran (AFP) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday praised cooperation with the country's largest trading partner China, saying Tehran wanted to "expand its long-term strategic relations" at a meeting with Beijing's defence minister.

AFP

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Iran seeks to expand its military cooperation with China

Iran’s state media say President Ebrahim Raisi expressed his government's desire for closer cooperation with China during a visit to Tehran by the Chinese defense minister

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pentagon Chief Speaks with China’s Defense Minister for First Time under Biden

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on Wednesday, the first call between the two officials since the start of President Joe Biden's administration more than a year ago. Relations between China and the United States have been tense, with the world's…

Reuters

Pentagon chief speaks with China's defense minister for first time under Biden

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on Wednesday, the first call between the two officials since the start of President Joe Biden's administration more than a year ago.

Reuters

Taiwan is part of China, Beijing tells U.S

Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing.

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Saudi Arabia, China Discuss Defense Cooperation

Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman has met via videoconference with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the defense and military fields, means to develop them and issues of mutual interest,…

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