China military denounces U.S.-Australia defense upgrade

The News 1 Dec

China's military denounced the United States and Australia on Wednesday for upgrading military ties, warning that such moves could erode trust and fan Cold War-era antagonism.

Earlier this month, Obama told Asia-Pacific leaders that the United States was "here to stay," announced the plans to set up the de facto military base in north Australia and chided China for trying to prevent discussion of its South China Sea territorial disputes at regional forums.

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China navy to carry out Pacific exercises

Full Story: BBC Asia 24 Nov

Chinese Navy is likely to conduct military exercise in the trouble waters of Pacific shortly. The announcement comes at a time when the tension in the area over maritime disputes are at their height.

However, shunning any doubts, the Chinese Defence ministry said the drills were routine and were not targeting any specific country. A Pentagon spokesman has also said the US had no problem with the naval exercises.

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