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UN asks Asia-Pacific countries to invest more in preventing damage from disasters

A U.N. official says disasters, including those wrought by fiercer storms, are threatening more people and could derail economic progress in the Asia Pacific region if governments would not invest more in disaster-prevention and mitigation

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Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

US defence chief Lloyd Austin hails a ‘new era of security’ in the Asia Pacific, drawing a strong pushback from China.

Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific

Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific

From the continuing crisis in Myanmar to the US’s expanding military ties, these are Al Jazeera’s highlights.

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In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

US makes a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost military, diplomatic ties in Asia as it seeks to compete with China.

Australia has long viewed the Pacific as a place of threats that must be contained. It's time for this mindset to change

During the 2022 federal election campaign, the Morrison government was all too eager to brandish its national security credentials. Its message to voters was that the Asia Pacific was brimming with threats from aggressive, authoritarian China.

The Conversation

Are US military drills in Asia-Pacific a veiled attempt to curb Chinese power?

Recent US military activity in the Asia-Pacific is on the rise, including drills in the Philippines and South Korea as well as a submarine deal struck between the US and Australia. China has, meanwhile, accused the US of encircling the country. FRANCE 24 speaks with an expert to shed light…

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