Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in Southeast Asia

CNA29 October 2026, 02:38 UTCAustralia

"Now is a time to double down on friends and to double down on neighbours and to be working more closely together to provide for our collective security," said Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.

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