At Asia's premier security meeting in Singapore, Defence Minister Richard Marles shared his vision of economic cooperation balanced with military deterrence against China for peace in the Indo-Pacific:
Defence Minister Richard Marles said investment in military deterrence would continue to be necessary to show the risks of conflict outweighed any benefits.China is not going anywhere and its economic success is connected to Australia's own, Defence Minister Richard Marles said at Asia's premier security meeting on Saturday.
"Australia's approach will be anchored in a resolve to safeguard our national interests, and our support for regional security and stability based on rules." He said the rule of law, not power, would govern conduct between states. Mr Marles said it should give nations "concern" that China had failed to criticise Russia's invasion of Ukraine despite committing to principles of sovereignty.
"Australia's investments in defence capability are necessary and prudent response to the military buildup we see taking place in the Indo-Pacific," Mr Marles said. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington will do its part to manage tensions with China and prevent conflict even though Beijing is becoming increasingly aggressive in the region.
Mr Austin said the United States would continue to stand by its allies, including Taiwan. China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own and has vowed to take it by force if necessary.Mr Austin said there had been an "alarming" increase in the number of unsafe and unprofessional encounters between Chinese planes and vessels with those of other countries.
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