By Hayley Wong Defence ministry says report exaggerates the threat from China’s armed forces and the US should reflect on its own ‘risky’ approach. Source: South China Morning Post
By Agence France-Presse Australian PM Albanese called the pact a ‘new foundation’ for Canberra’s security ties with Honiara as Beijing’s clout in the Pacific grows. Source: South China Morning Post
By Hayley Wong More than 300 PLA troops took part in the exercise, which was held as Beijing is pressing Islamabad to do more to protect Chinese nationals. Source: South China Morning Post