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