Elbridge Colby, a senior Trump administration official, has pushed Australia to make clear what role it would play if the US ...

Taiwan's defense ministry reported detecting Chinese military activity, including aircraft and vessels, operating around Taiwan, with several sorties crossing the median line and entering Taiwan's ...

Australia won't pre-commit its troops to a potential war with China over Taiwan, despite a reported US request to declare its stance.

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The acting defence minister says he was advised the Trump administration's review was incomplete, as he defends Australia's approach to defence spending.