China’s Military Build-up Has Created ‘Pressure’ in Southeast Asia, Australian Defense Chief Says

Name: China’s Military Build-up Has Created ‘Pressure’ in Southeast Asia, Australian Defense Chief Says
Start: 2026-10-30T04:02:00.000Z
Location: Southeast Asia

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Australia's defense chief said China's military buildup is creating pressure in Southeast Asia, amid tensions over Beijing's participation in an ASEAN defense ministers' meeting in Cebu. China accused the Philippines of obstructing its attendance.

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