James Corbett appears on RT’s In The Now with senior political correspondent Anissa Naouai to discuss the US military build-up in the Asia-Pacific, China’s own growing naval presence, and what this means for the future of the region.
SHOW NOTES:
Chuck Hagel’s speech at the Asia-Defense Forum
China ‘destabilizing’ South China Sea, says US defense secretary
South Korea to Buy $1.2 Billion in Drones Under U.S. Plan
Australia set to order 58 F-35 Lockheed Martin fighter jets
South Korea boosts air defenses with about $6.8 billion budget for F-35s
U.S. to send 2 more missile defense ships to Japan to protect from North Korea
With New Radar, Japan Sends Message to China
South Korea Eyes Thaad, Patriot-3 Missile Systems, U.S. Says
Cam Ranh Bay Lures Panetta Seeking Return to Vietnam Port
US to sell Apache helicopters to Indonesia in $US500 million deal
US, Philippines reportedly reach 10-year deal on larger military presence
UN ‘will mediate in China-Vietnam row’
China advocates, implements security concept for Asia
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