Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan and Australia on Saturday signed a new bilateral security agreement to reflect the deteriorating security outlook for their region driven by China's increasing assertiveness. The upgrade of the Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, a pact first signed in 2007 when China’s rise was less concerning, was the major outcome of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in the west coast city of Perth. Australia’s resources of critical minerals like antimony, cobalt, lithium, manganese ore, niobium, tungsten and vanadium rank in the top five globally, an Australian government website said. Concerns about China’s growing influence in the region heightened earlier this year when Beijing signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands that has raised fears of a Chinese naval base being established in the South Pacific less than 2,000 kilometers off Australia's northeast coast.

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Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise
2 months, 1 week ago

Japan and EU announce a security and defense partnership as regional tensions rise

The Independent  

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Biggest regional risk factor is US destroying trust and cooperation: China Daily editorial
5 months, 1 week ago

Biggest regional risk factor is US destroying trust and cooperation: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken waves as he boards his plane to depart Yokota Air Base on July 29 after participating in the QUAD ministerial meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Historical complexities used to be the single most important factor in the way of claimant countries resolving their territorial disputes in the East and South China seas. Labeling China as …

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China
6 months ago

Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Al Jazeera  

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region. Japan and the Philippines have signed a defence pact allowing the deployment of troops on each other’s soil amid shared concerns over China’s growing military power. The agreement comes as Japan and the Philippines, both long-standing allies of the United States, are wary of China’s …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

Security alliance threatens stability: China Daily editorial
9 months, 1 week ago

Security alliance threatens stability: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan on Nov 2, 2023. According to reports, US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce plans to restructure the US military command in Japan to strengthen operational planning and military drills between the two nations. It wants …

Japan and India agree to step up security and economic cooperation amid regional security concerns
10 months ago

Japan and India agree to step up security and economic cooperation amid regional security concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s and India’s foreign ministers on Thursday agreed to step up security and economic cooperation as the two Asian countries look to boost their ties in the face of China’s growing influence in the region. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa told a joint news conference after talks with her Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar that they reaffirmed their countries …

Australia pushes against China's Pacific influence through a security pact with Papua New Guinea
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia pushes against China's Pacific influence through a security pact with Papua New Guinea

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Japan and UK ministers are to discuss further deepening of security ties on the sidelines of G7
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan and UK ministers are to discuss further deepening of security ties on the sidelines of G7

The Independent  

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Australia Defence Review To Have More Missiles Nuclear-Powered Submarines As It Faces Security Challenges China
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia Defence Review To Have More Missiles Nuclear-Powered Submarines As It Faces Security Challenges China

ABP News  

Australia plans to overhaul its defence capabilities from the scratch by building more modern-age powerful missiles and submarines looking at a “radically different” world from the time of the Second World War, according to Canberra’s new defence policy. Australia’s current strategic circumstances require a new strategic conceptual approach.” According to Australia’s new defence assessment, China has been modernising its military …

Australia defence review suggests Canberra to deepen ties with India, Japan amidst China military build-up
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia defence review suggests Canberra to deepen ties with India, Japan amidst China military build-up

India TV News  

Australia Defence Review Report 2023: Amid the soaring interference of China in the South China Sea, Australia, on Monday, released its latest Defense Strategic Review, wherein it emphasised the importance of expanding relationships and practical cooperation with key allies, including India and Japan. The review said Australia is facing a “radically different” strategic environment, including a military build-up by China, …

What is the AUKUS pact?
1 year, 8 months ago

What is the AUKUS pact?

Hindustan Times  

ON MARCH 13TH Joe Biden, America’s president, accompanied by Anthony Albanese and Rishi Sunak, the prime ministers of Australia and Britain respectively, gathered in front of the USS Missouri, a Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine in San Diego, California. As a stopgap, as early as 2027 America will deploy Virginia-class attack submarines, rotating up to four of them continuously through HMAS …

China says AUKUS deal going down ‘wrong and dangerous path’
1 year, 9 months ago

China says AUKUS deal going down ‘wrong and dangerous path’

The Hindu  

Expressing its “firm opposition” to Monday’s announcement on Australia’s purchase of nuclear-powered submarines, China’s government on March 14 slammed the Australia, United States and United Kingdom partnership as going “down the wrong and dangerous path” and undermining international nuclear non-proliferation. It will only exacerbate arms race, undermine the international nuclear non-proliferation regime and hurt regional peace and stability,” Foreign Ministry …

AUKUS: China threatens US, UK for arming non-nuclear Australia with tons of weapons-grade enriched uranium
1 year, 9 months ago

AUKUS: China threatens US, UK for arming non-nuclear Australia with tons of weapons-grade enriched uranium

Firstpost  

Pro-China experts called AUKUS deal an ’expensive mistake’ and a ’time bomb for peace’ in the region Beijing: The AUKUS nuclear submarine deal involving Australia, US and UK has unnerved China. The Chinese government claimed the US and UK are “clearly violating the object and purpose of the NPT” by transferring tons of weapons-grade enriched uranium to a non-nuclear-weapon Australia. …

Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China

Firstpost  

The government unveiled a major defence overhaul in December, including doubling spending to two per cent of GDP by 2027 and designating China the ‘greatest strategic challenge ever’ to Japan’s security Tokyo, Japan: Space defence, US troop deployments and a “hugely significant” deal with Britain: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is collecting more than souvenirs on his whirlwind diplomatic tour. …

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia finalising new security pact with Papua New Guinea

Al Jazeera  

The Bilateral Security Treaty with PNG comes after China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April. The leaders of Australia and neighbouring Papua New Guinea say they are finalising a new security treaty – a move seen as a challenge to China’s growing assertiveness in the Pacific region. Albanese said the economic and security interests of Australia …

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal

Al Jazeera  

Kishida and Sunak sign deal in London as Japan seeks to bolster ties with G7 nations amid China worries. Japan and the United Kingdom have signed a “hugely significant” new defence deal as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who recently unveiled his country’s biggest military buildup since World War II, seeks to bolster security ties with G7 partners amid worries …

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US
2 years ago

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida begins a weeklong trip Monday to strengthen military ties with Europe and Britain and bring into focus the Japan-U.S. alliance at a summit in Washington, as Japan breaks from its postwar restraint to take on more offensive roles with an eye toward China. Kishida said his summit with Biden will underscore the strength …

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US
2 years ago

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US

The Independent  

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Closer security ties flagged with Vanuatu as Australia wrestles with China's Pacific rise
2 years ago

Closer security ties flagged with Vanuatu as Australia wrestles with China's Pacific rise

ABC  

Australia has cemented closer security ties with Vanuatu as the strategically located Pacific nation assures a visiting bi-partisan delegation led by Foreign Minister Penny Wong that it isn't discussing a similar deal with China. Key points: Vanuatu describes Australia as a "core" security partner That partnership will include further military, policing and cyber security co-operation Vanuatu's foreign minister says the …

Australia, Japan to Pursue 'More Complex' Joint Military Drills
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia, Japan to Pursue 'More Complex' Joint Military Drills

News 18  

Australia and Japan will pursue opportunities for “more complex” joint military exercises, Canberra’s defence minister said Friday after talks with his Japanese counterpart and the countries’ foreign ministers in Tokyo. On Friday, Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles said the security pact and other agreements enable the two nations “to take the strategic alignment and the deep affection between our countries …

Japan PM visits Australia to step up military, energy ties
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan PM visits Australia to step up military, energy ties

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is visiting Australia for talks with his counterpart Anthony Albanese, said Friday he wants to bolster military and energy cooperation between the two countries amid their shared concerns about China. Australia’s liquefied natural gas and coal exports are key to a stable energy supply for resource-scarce Japan, and Kishida said he hoped …

Japan PM heads to Australia to step up military, energy ties
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan PM heads to Australia to step up military, energy ties

The Independent  

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Japan warns of rising global tension, Russia-China arms ties
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan warns of rising global tension, Russia-China arms ties

The Hindu  

Japan warned of escalating national security threats stemming from Russia’s war on Ukraine and China’s tensions with Taiwan in an annual defense paper issued Friday, as Japan tries to bolster its military capability and spending. The report calls Russia's war on Ukraine a “serious violation of international law” and raises "concerns that the effects of such unilateral changes to the …

China furious over Australia's AUKUS submarine deal: Nuclear weapons
2 years, 5 months ago

China furious over Australia's AUKUS submarine deal: Nuclear weapons

Daily Mail  

China has accused Australia of secretly readying to develop nuclear weapons in its latest attack against the AUKUS defence pact. China has accused Australia of secretly readying to develop nuclear weapons in its latest attack against the AUKUS defence pact The China Arms Control and Disarmament Association and China Institute of Nuclear Industry Strategy held a highly orchestrated media conference …

China largest security anxiety for Australia, India: Australian defence minister
2 years, 6 months ago

China largest security anxiety for Australia, India: Australian defence minister

Firstpost  

Marles, the first senior leader to visit India after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labor Party came to power last month, also said China has been attempting to shape the world in an unprecedented way New Delhi: China is the “largest security anxiety” for Australia and India and Beijing’s actions along the Line of Actual Control as well as in …

China 'largest security anxiety' for Australia, India: Australian Deputy PM
2 years, 6 months ago

China 'largest security anxiety' for Australia, India: Australian Deputy PM

India TV News  

China is the "largest security anxiety" for Australia and India and Beijing's actions along the Line of Actual Control in 2020 as well as in the South China Sea were reflective of its increasing assertiveness, and like-minded countries must work together in the face of such challenges, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday. Marles also said that …

Japan vows bigger security role in Asia-Pacific to tackle threats
2 years, 7 months ago

Japan vows bigger security role in Asia-Pacific to tackle threats

Al Jazeera  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to boost his country’s diplomatic and security role in the Asia-Pacific to tackle what he described as growing threats in the region amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kishida said Japan will consider acquiring a preemptive strike capability in response to an increasingly assertive China, North Korea and now Russia – a controversial …

NZ, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns
2 years, 8 months ago

NZ, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, agreed on Thursday to strengthen the partnership in defense, trade and climate between their nations, including the beginning of formal talks toward a military information sharing agreement. Japan and New Zealand oppose any such attempt in the East or South China sea or any other place,” …

Australia and UK deepen security ties amid China worries
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia and UK deepen security ties amid China worries

Al Jazeera  

Two countries say there has been ‘significant progress’ in AUKUS plan for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. The funds will be used to “strengthen regional resilience in areas including cyberspace, state threats and maritime security,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison said in a joint statement after a video meeting on Thursday. The statement also …

Australia, Japan sign ‘historic’ defence pact amid China concerns
3 years ago

Australia, Japan sign ‘historic’ defence pact amid China concerns

Al Jazeera  

Treaty is only Japan’s second defence pact and comes amid global concern over China’s growing economic and military might. The leaders of Australia and Japan have signed a “historic” defence treaty that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said would “contribute to a secure and stable Indo-Pacific” as China expands its military and economic clout in the region. The treaty will …

Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact
3 years ago

Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. Prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia and Fumio Kishida of Japan will meet in a virtual summit to sign the agreement, which Morrison said “will underpin greater and more …

Australia makes new strategic pact with South-East Asian nations at ASEAN summit
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia makes new strategic pact with South-East Asian nations at ASEAN summit

ABC  

Australia and the Association of South-East Asian Nations have agreed to establish a "comprehensive strategic partnership" as the federal government intensifies efforts to expand its influence in the region. Key points: Concrete details about the partnership are yet to be announced PM says AUKUS nuclear submarine deal will not be a threat to the region Indonesian President Joko Widodo said …

Can a new alliance in the Asia Pacific deter China?
3 years, 3 months ago

Can a new alliance in the Asia Pacific deter China?

Al Jazeera  

The US, Australia and UK have announced a major defence agreement in the Asia Pacific. China has strongly criticised the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom after they announced a new deal that will see Canberra get nuclear-powered submarines. The US secretaries of state and defence met Australian officials and accused China of making expansive and illegal maritime claims. …

U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new security partnership for Indo-Pacific
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new security partnership for Indo-Pacific

The Hindu  

A week before a meeting of Quad leaders in Washington DC, the Biden administration, on September 15, announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific, between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.. As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the U.S. “The future of the Indo-Pacific will impact all our futures,” …

Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns
3 years, 9 months ago

Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan and Indonesia signed a pact on Tuesday allowing the transfer of Japanese defense equipment and technology to Jakarta as the two countries strengthen their military ties in the face of China’s increasingly assertive activity in the region. The agreement came during “two plus two” security talks among the foreign and defense ministers of the two countries, which …

China warns Australia and Japan over new defence pact, pledges countermeasures
4 years, 1 month ago

China warns Australia and Japan over new defence pact, pledges countermeasures

ABC  

China has used a jingoistic state media outlet to slam an historic defence deal between Australia and Japan, saying it is "inevitable" it will take some sort of countermeasures. Key points: Japan and Australia have agreed to a pact that will intensify their military cooperation Japan and Australia have agreed to a pact that will intensify their military cooperation China …

Australia, Japan to bolster defense ties amid China’s rise
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia, Japan to bolster defense ties amid China’s rise

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The leaders of Australia and Japan held in-person talks on Tuesday and reached a basic agreement on a bilateral defense pact that would allow their troops to work more closely, as the two U.S. allies seek to bolster their ties to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. Suga said the new agreement underpins their determination to …

India, Australia ink pact to counter China
4 years, 7 months ago

India, Australia ink pact to counter China

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India and Australia on Thursday announced two bilateral strategic declarations for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and inked seven other pacts including a key defence Mutual Logistics Support Agreement that will see either country’s defence platforms including ships and aircraft being able to use the other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies including fuel and spare parts. …

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