The Chinese air force is sending fighter jets and bombers to Thailand for a joint exercise with the Thai military. 9News
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Thailand in June as part of an effort to strengthen what he called America's "unparalleled network of alliances and partnerships" in the region.
It also follows China's sending warships, missiles and aircraft into the waters and air around Taiwan in a threatening response to a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island, which China claims as its territory.US Indo-Pacific co-ordinator Kurt Campbell said the US military is taking steps to reinforce Taiwan.
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