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Defence contractors target Australia as it gears up to counter China

As close U.S. ally Australia gears up to counter China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, global defence contractors this week showed off advanced drones, long-range missiles and military communications satellites at its biggest air show.

Reuters

War in Ukraine will not distract European allies from Indo-Pacific, German air force chief says

Lt Gen Ingo Gerhartz suggests that Europe’s commitment to Australia and other partners in the region needs to be ‘really visible’

The Guardian - AU

Mediating the Russia–Ukraine War a Risky Role for China

The war brings Beijing not only losses but gains — greater internationalization of the renminbi, cheaper energy, and a reduction of the U.S. focus on the Indo-Pacific.

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Multi-million dollar health spend for Indo-Pacific

Australia will boost its support for Pacific countries under a new plan focused on healthcare programs, from vaccine development to reproductive rights.

AAP

US strategy won't deter China's rise

After President Joe Biden took office, the United States' "Indo-Pacific Strategy" (IPS) --which was officially proposed by former president Donald Trump in November 2017 -- showed a new trend. This recent trajectory includes expanding overseas military bases to deter China's rise at sea, competing against its Belt and Road Initiative…

Bangkok Post

It’s decision time for Europe — we must back Zelensky to the hilt

For many on Wednesday, standing in Westminster, listening to President Zelensky address the crowd, beams of sunlight filtering through the high windows, it was an historic occasion. Later this month marks one year of Ukrainian blood being split, their women brutalised, civilians tortured, their cities flattened and husbands and brothers…

Evening Standard

With eye on China, U.S. Democrats want more resources for Indo-Pacific

Washington must commit more diplomatic and security resources to the Indo-Pacific to push back against China as Beijing seeks to create a regional sphere of influence and become the world's most influential power, U.S. Senate Democrats said on Thursday.

Reuters

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Labour defence chief questions using UK’s ‘scarce resources’ in Indo-Pacific

John Healey said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine meant European countries would have to take greater responsibility for the security of the continent.

The Independent UK

Is Canada back on the world stage — or irrelevant?

“Canada is back,” Justin Trudeau proclaimed triumphantly just after being elected prime minister in 2015. The insinuation was that his predecessor, Stephen Harper, had withdrawn Canada from its traditional role in the world and the Liberals would restore our rightful place of leadership in the global firmament.

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ASEAN chair Indonesia to intensify talks on code for South China Sea

Indonesia plans to intensify talks with China and other Southeast Asian countries to finalise a code of conduct (COC) for the disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister said on Saturday, amid escalating tensions in the strategic waterway.

Reuters

US secures key military deal with the Philippines to counter Beijing’s growing regional influence

The Philippines signed an agreement with the United States on Thursday that will allow American soldiers free access to four of its new military bases at a time of growing unease in the Indo-Pacific region over China's burgeoning influence.

France 24

ASEAN foreign ministers meet under shadow of Myanmar crisis

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in Indonesia for talks bound to be dominated by the deteriorating situation in Myanmar despite an agenda focused on food and energy security and cooperation in finance and health

The Independent UK

How the US is boosting military alliances to counter China

The U.S. is expanding it military presence in Asia, in a string of moves aimed at countering Beijing and reassuring Indo-Pacific allies that America will stand with them against threats from China and North Korea

The Independent UK

No tension between UK and Australia on colonial past, says Foreign Secretary

James Cleverly was speaking after Australia’s foreign minister had urged Britain to confront its ‘uncomfortable’ history in the Indo-Pacific.

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NATO chief stresses importance of Indo-Pacific partners amid security tensions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday stressed the importance of NATO's working closely with partners in the Indo-Pacific, saying Europe could not ignore what happens in East Asia because the global security is interconnected.

The Independent UK

Cleverly calls UK and Australia ‘best of mates’ ahead of defence and trade talks

UK and Australian foreign and defence ministers will travel to Salisbury Plain to watch their troops jointly train Ukrainian armed forces.

AAP

Wong urges UK to confront 'uncomfortable' colonial past

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has highlighted the links between Australia and the UK while pointing to the countries' chequered histories in the Pacific.

Radio France Internationale

France and Australia mend fences to relaunch era of defence ties

A deal to send ammunition to Ukraine announced by France and Australia appears to have set in motion a new era of defence cooperation that aims to finally mend the relations between the two Indo-Pacific neighbours that were badly fractured by a row over submarines.

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All countries must help prevent ‘catastrophic’ war amid China-US tensions, Australian minister says

In a speech in London, Penny Wong calls on nations to examine how they use power and networks to avoid conflict

Radio France Internationale

Indo-Pacific security high on the agenda as Australian ministers visit Paris, London

Australia's defence and foreign ministers have announced they aim to deepen security ties with France and Britain during visits to Europe this week, flagging the Indo-Pacific as a key area of focus.

The Conversation

Chairing ASEAN: what does it mean for Indonesia in 2023?

Despite many obstacles and challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and global recession, host nation Indonesia managed to ensure that the high-level conference held in Bali on November 15-16 2022 produced a joint declaration, known as the G20 Bali Leaders’ Declaration. It shows how Indonesia, under President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, has…

Reuters

Senior Australian ministers to visit France, Britain to boost ties

Australia's defence and foreign ministers on Sunday said they aimed to deepen security ties with France and Britain during visits to Europe this week, flagging the Indo-Pacific as a key area of focus.

Reuters

"Ironclad" U.S.-Philippines alliance important to regional stability - U.S. official

An "ironclad" alliance between the Philippines and United States has helped ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and Washington is committed to its obligations to Manila under a mutual defence treaty, a top U.S. official said on Friday.

Reuters

Japan to roll out plans to back Ukraine at 'appropriate time', U.S. official says

Japan is engaged deeply on issues in Ukraine and is expected to roll out plans at the "appropriate time" to support Kyiv against Russia's invasion, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Biden, Kishida held 'very productive' talks on China export controls

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held "very productive" talks last week on semiconductor-related export controls on China, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday.

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