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US defense secretary ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s unwillingness to engage

US defense secretary ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s unwillingness to engage

Beijing hits back at Lloyd Austin, accusing U.S. of destroying stability in Taiwan Strait.

No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore

No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin called refusal to meet “unfortunate.”

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots

In Bali, ‘out of control’ tourism encroaches on agrarian, cultural roots

The Indonesian island faces a dilemma balancing tourism, respect for traditions.

Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’

Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’

The armed forces want to expand regional commands and revise a law that regulates their role.

Indonesian crew members stand on the deck of the ship KRI Bung Karno-369 during the International Fleet Review portion of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2023 event in the Makassar Sea, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, June 5, 2023.

China, US join naval drills in Indonesia amid rising tensions

American, Chinese and Russian warships are joining the Komodo Exercise in the Makassar Strait.

Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’

Proposal to boost Indonesian military’s powers ‘dangerous for democracy’

The armed forces want to expand regional commands and revise a law that regulates their role.

Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto speaks at a plenary session of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 3, 2023.

Indonesian defense minister’s Ukraine peace plan draws fire

2023-06-05

Prabowo Subianto proposed a demilitarized zone and a U.N. referendum in what he called disputed territory.

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu salutes as he steps to the podium at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, June 4, 2023.

Beijing seeks ‘dialogue over confrontation,’ defense chief says

2023-06-04

Li Shangfu’s comments come after reports of a China, U.S. near-miss in the Taiwan Strait.

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