Australia and Philippines Urge China to Explain Massive Military Buildup at Asia Security Summit

At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Australia and the Philippines voiced concerns over China’s growing military presence, urging transparency and restraint. Richard Marles highlighted the unprecedented scale and ambiguous intent behind China’s military build-up. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. condemned China’s actions in the South China Sea as irresponsible, emphasizing the need for a rules-based international order amidst rising regional tensions.Read More