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Region has become world’s busiest staging ground for military rivalry between Beijing and liberal democracies
Increasing tension comes as America and allies increase military co-operation in Indo-Pacific
America’s efforts to strengthen deterrence of China are gathering momentum
Opting to go down the nuclear route has many advantages but also throws up challenges
Defence deal is part of Washington’s push to prevent Beijing achieving military primacy in Asia
Defence minister says Canberra needs better security technology in increasingly unstable region
Defence pact of US, UK and Australia will fuel tensions with China
Deal with US and Australia underlines the post-Brexit tilt towards Indo-Pacific region
China faces prospect of another nation able to project power in Pacific alongside US and Japan
Canberra scraps French submarine programme to sign deal with Washington and London
Hanoi has been tempted to shift away from neutrality as tensions rise with Beijing
As Beijing’s economic interests grow, it may need to deploy carriers farther and farther from its shores
Defence minister’s remarks follow Tokyo’s decision to link Taipei’s security to its own
President Rodrigo Duterte reverses his decision that had caused friction with Washington
Tokyo’s annual defence white paper accuses Beijing of attempting to destabilise regional status quo
Secret table-top planning and joint exercises in South China Sea continue as concerns grow over Beijing stance
US alliance with Philippines is key to containing Beijing in Pacific but pact is under threat
UK, France and Germany should beware of sending mixed messages to China
Countries differ in how openly they want to challenge China in increasingly tense region
Vessel’s loss comes as regional arms race intensifies and Jakarta seeks more control over maritime borders
Suga’s willingness to discuss Taiwan during his White House visit was a departure from the norm
Prime minister’s blunt remarks after Biden meeting highlight worry over Beijing’s maritime moves
China accused of using sheltering ships in the Spratlys as a precursor to claiming territory
Beijing has stepped up military posturing in recent days, raising worries it could invade
Biden prepares to meet Quad allies to discuss countering China in region
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