LBCI

Australia's Defense Minister urges greater military openness from China

World News

31-05-2025 | 03:05

Share

Share

Australia's Defense Minister urges greater military openness from China

Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles on Saturday urged greater transparency from China over its military modernization and deployments as Pacific nations brace for a more assertive Chinese presence.

Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue defense meeting in Singapore, Marles said that while China remains an important strategic partner to Australia, more open communication between the two nations is key for a "productive" relationship.

"When you look at the growth in the Chinese military that has happened without a strategic reassurance, or a strategic transparency....we would like to have a greater transparency in what China is seeking to do in not only its build up, but in the exercises that it undertakes," said Marles.

Reuters

World News

Australia

Defense Minister

Military

China

Next

OPEC+ announces sharp increase in July oil production

Germany hopes for EU deal on sending failed asylum seekers to third countries, minister says

Previous

Recommended For You

‘Trump economic zone’: Could the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project reach southern Lebanon?

News Bulletin Reports

13:01

‘Trump economic zone’: Could the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project reach southern Lebanon?

Trump says will meet N.Korea's Kim 'someday'

12:51

Trump says will meet N.Korea's Kim 'someday'

Reuters, AP mourn contributors killed in Gaza strikes

Israel-Gaza War Updates

07:20

Reuters, AP mourn contributors killed in Gaza strikes

German finance minister in Kyiv: Ukraine can count on Germany

04:14

German finance minister in Kyiv: Ukraine can count on Germany

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Netanyahu says Israel 'regrets tragic mishap' after Gaza reporters killed

Israel-Gaza War Updates

13:48

Netanyahu says Israel 'regrets tragic mishap' after Gaza reporters killed

Turkey arrests 120 in opposition bastion of Izmir

2025-07-01

Turkey arrests 120 in opposition bastion of Izmir

Only 2 weeks left! Don’t miss Jason Derulo live in concert. 🎟 Book now.

Variety and Tech

2025-07-03

Only 2 weeks left! Don’t miss Jason Derulo live in concert. 🎟 Book now.

Israeli strikes target two military sites near Damascus: Monitor

Middle East News

2025-04-03

Israeli strikes target two military sites near Damascus: Monitor

Videos

40 years of LBCI: A look back at its milestones

News Bulletin Reports

2025-08-23

40 years of LBCI: A look back at its milestones

President Aoun: Hezbollah's weapons are an internal matter, US proposal is now a Lebanese paper

2025-08-17

President Aoun: Hezbollah's weapons are an internal matter, US proposal is now a Lebanese paper

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

2025-07-15

Pregnant journalist Petra Abou Haidar attacked in road rage assault

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

2025-07-01

Massive fire erupts at unregulated dumpsite in Bchannine, Zgharta district

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

2025-06-10

Clash between Lebanese Army and residents of Deir Qanoun Al Nahr results in injuries (Video)

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

2025-06-04

Mexico dedicates garden around Lebanese Emigrant Statue in Beirut to mark 80 years of diplomatic ties

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

2025-05-19

President Aoun to seek Egyptian support for Lebanese Army in detecting explosives and tunnels

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

2025-05-15

LBCI Exclusive: US steps up pressure on Hezbollah, Morgan Ortagus details sanctions and vision for Lebanon's future

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

2025-05-11

Kuwait rolls out official welcome for Lebanon's President Aoun – video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Hezbollah and Amal call for protest in Beirut on Wednesday to reject cabinet decisions on arms

1

Hezbollah and Amal call for protest in Beirut on Wednesday to reject cabinet decisions on arms

Israel signals readiness to scale back military presence if Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah

2

Israel signals readiness to scale back military presence if Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah

Amal and Hezbollah postpone planned protest scheduled for Wednesday

3

Amal and Hezbollah postpone planned protest scheduled for Wednesday

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem says Lebanon must keep weapons to defend sovereignty

4

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem says Lebanon must keep weapons to defend sovereignty

Lebanese Army arrests suspect linked to killing of Pascal Sleiman

5

Lebanese Army arrests suspect linked to killing of Pascal Sleiman

US Congressman praises Lebanese reforms, urges continued support for army

6

US Congressman praises Lebanese reforms, urges continued support for army

Lebanon-Syria technical talks: A potential turning point?

7

Lebanon-Syria technical talks: A potential turning point?

‘Trump economic zone’: Could the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project reach southern Lebanon?

8

‘Trump economic zone’: Could the ‘Gaza Riviera’ project reach southern Lebanon?

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More