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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.
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 The United States is unlikely to secure public pledges from ...
Albanese raises concerns over navy drills and peace over Taiwan during meeting with Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping has given no assurance of better communication regarding China’s Navy exercises near Australian ...
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" ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Australia rejects unilateral action on Taiwan: Premier
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Canberra does not support any one-sided move on Taiwan as Washington calls for clarity ...
US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports
The Pentagon is urging Japan and Australia to clarify what role they would play if the U.S. and China went to war over Taiwan ...
Albanese won’t say if Australia would follow the US to war over Taiwan
After this masthead confirmed the Pentagon wants the question answered, the Prime Minister reiterated the submarine pact was ...
‘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 ...