Chinese Defense Minister Gen. Liang Guanglie meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore during the 10th International Institute for Strategic Studies Asia Security Summit, June 3, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie CullenUS Pledges Wider Military Presence Across Pacific Rim -- BBC
The US says it will expand its military presence across the Pacific Rim despite budget worries and the ongoing commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates, speaking in Singapore, said the US would strengthen its military ties with Australia and Singapore.
He said new ships and technologies would be deployed to protect allies and shipping lanes in the region.
Many Asian nations have become fearful of China's recent military expansion.
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More News On The U.S. Military Commitment To Asia
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Gates Reaffirms US Ties With Allies at Asian Security Conference -- Voice of America
Gates: Pentagon considering wider U.S. military presence in Asia -- Stars and Stripes
Budget Cuts, War Fatigue Won’t Deter U.S. Involvement in Asia, Gates Says -- Bloomberg
U.S. committed to Asia security despite budget crunch - Gates -- Reuters
Gates: Despite budget woes, U.S. military commitment to Asia will increase -- The Cable/Foreign Policy
New weapons for 'robust' US role in Asia: Gates -- AFP
US fears clashes in South China Sea: Gates -- Channel News Asia
Gates sees improvements in US-China relationship -- MSNBC
Gates Says US, China Military Relationship on 'Positive Trajectory' -- Voice of America
Gates Urges U.S.-China Focus on Common Interests Instead of Differences -- Bloomberg
US, China say military ties on positive path -- AFP
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