US beefing up Pacific allies' defences to counter China

The US is now sharpening up military and logistical support for allies in the Pacific as they become increasingly concerned about China's aggression in the South China Sea, Taiwan and Cambodia. "We're drawing on the lessons from Ukraine to further bolster the self-defence capabilities of our Indo-Pacific partners," he said. "We're helping them to become more agile and resilient. And we're working toward an open, secure future that advances our shared interests and shared values." Secretary Austin is on a six-day tour of Canada, Indonesia and Cambodia where he will take part in bilateral meetings. He will also discuss the…