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Pentagon presses Japan, Australia on role in possible Taiwan conflict
Japan and Australia have been asked by Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby to detail their commitments in the case of a U.S.
Government should be 'prepared to act' on Taiwan, Angus Taylor says
Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor is calling on the government to "make principled commitments to the security of Taiwan" ...
If the US is pushing Japan, Australia to make Taiwan pledge, will they agree?
Public pledges from the Asia-Pacific allies unlikely, observers say, with efforts to pressure them seen as signs of ‘weakening’ confidence.
Australian Prime Minister complains to President Xi about Chinese live-fire exercises
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he raised concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping about a Chinese naval ...
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday, responding ...
Australian Leader’s Bonhomie in China Belies Delicate Balancing Act
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is trying to deepen ties with China, his country’s biggest trading partner, while being under ...
Anthony Albanese warned over 'cagey' Taiwan stance, with Sky News' Peta Credlin claiming it will lead to US 'reckoning'
Sky News host Peta Credlin has warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese his "cagey" stance on Taiwan risks placing further ...
Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese traveled to China determined to focus on trade and jobs, but navigating the ...
Australian PM Albanese complains to President Xi about Chinese live-fire exercises
Australian PM Anthony Albanese raises concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping over naval exercise near Australia, amid ...
‘Ball is in China’s court’: Australia's commitment to Taiwan and US alliance questioned
Sky News host Peta Credlin discusses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese facing scrutiny regarding Australia's defence stance on ...