China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift

China has in recent weeks staged military drills off Australia and Vietnam, sending pointed warnings near and far. Neither was a full-fledged exercise. But taken together, China’s recent shows of force, experts said, conveyed a message: the region must not…

Australia, New Zealand Alarmed by Chinese Warships in Tasman Sea

A group of Chinese navy vessels, including a formidable warship, sailing legally in the Tasman Sea have raised alarm in Australia and New Zealand because they were in unusually southern waters and on an undeclared mission. Australian officials said Thursday…