Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ as he shifts tone on China

🇦🇺 The Sydney Morning Herald (AU) —
Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ as he shifts tone on China

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles stated that the seabed is becoming a battlefield amid rising regional tensions. This statement contrasts with the US Defence Secretary's more conciliatory approach toward China, highlighting strategic security concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

While the US defence secretary struck a more conciliatory tone on China, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the seabed was “becoming a battlefield”.

World Security Conflict Politics Australia China defence minister seabed regional tensions Indo-Pacific security

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