US Officials Warn of Imminent Chinese Military Aggression in Asia-Pacific
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:22 pm
U.S. defense leaders issued stark warnings about a potentially imminent threat from China in the Asia-Pacific region. The comments, highlighting concerns over Beijing's evolving military capabilities, have sparked international debate as Chinese officials dismiss the statements as provocative.
L’ambassade de Chine à Singapour a dénoncé ce discours, le jugeant « plein de provocations ».
Washington will bolster its defenses overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as rapidly developing threats by Beijing
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