US EditionAustralia's Defence Minister Urges Greater Military Openness From China
- Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles urged China to increase transparency about its military modernisation and deployments during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
- His call followed unprecedented live-fire drills conducted by three Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea in February, which Australia and New Zealand criticized due to late notice and disruption.
- Australia has been closely tracking the Chinese naval task force and intends to enhance its defence budget and missile systems in response to concerns over China's expanding nuclear arsenal and efforts to develop a blue-water navy with global reach.
- Marles stated the military build-up is the largest since World War II and emphasized the need for strategic transparency to maintain a productive relationship between the two countries.
- As China signals more exercises, Australia is advancing a $2 billion plan to buy three Virginia-class nuclear submarines starting in 2032, its largest defence project to date.
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Australia asks China to explain 'extraordinary' military build
Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles has called on China to explain why it needs to have “such an extraordinary military build-up”.He said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance as it is the “fundamental issue” for the region.Meanwhile, the Philippines defence minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr has called China “absolutely irresponsible and reckless” in its actions in the South China Sea.The ministers had separately addre…
Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Saturday urged greater transparency from China over its military modernisation and deployments as Pacific nations brace for a more assertive Chinese presence.
Australian Deputy PM Marles to visit India this week
New Delhi, Jun 1 (PTI) Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles will visit India this week as part of a four-nation trip that is aimed at boosting Canberra's security cooperation with South and Southeast Asia.The deputy prime minister's visit to India coincides with the fifth anniversary of the firming up of the Australia and India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which underpins the two countries' relationship and shared vision for t…
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