Trilateral nuclear submarine pact reflects Cold War mentality, says China
The agreement will allow Australia to build a fleet of nuclear powered submarines with US and UK technology.
The agreement will allow Australia to build a fleet of nuclear powered submarines with US and UK technology.
China has submitted a letter to New Zealand to formally apply for membership to the partnership.
Spending, which will include new missiles, follows "severe threat" from mainland China.
Spending, which will include new missiles, follows "severe threat" from mainland China.
The new trilateral security partnership is a sharp signal that defence in Asia and the Indo-Pacific is being beefed up.
Pyongyang confirmed the launch of two short-range ballistic missiles from a train, into the East Sea.
Mr Xi did not take Mr Biden up on the offer and instead insisted Washington adopt a less strident tone toward Beijing.PHOTOS: EPA-EFE, NYTIMES