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Shangri-La conference: Asia-Pacific on path to rearmament
The 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue highlighted a trend toward rearmament in the Asia-Pacific as military spending reached $681 billion, driven by US-China rivalry and regional instability. US officials urged allies to boost defense capabilities to counter China, while regional leaders emphasized the need for strategic partnerships and legal frameworks to manage tensions.
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10 tagsrearmamentmilitary spendingUS-China rivalryShangri-La Dialogueregional securitydefense budgetsstrategic stabilityAsia-PacificTaiwanalliances
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