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US Urged to Strengthen Ties, Counter China-Russia Alliance

1/9/2025

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Experts urge the US to deepen relationships with the Global South and boost military presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter the growing China-Russia alliance. Meanwhile, Taiwan is ramping up production of the Qingtian Hypersonic Cruise Missile, reaching speeds of Mach 6, as a critical defense measure against looming Chinese threats.

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Experts urge the US to deepen relationships with the Global South and boost military presence in the Indo-Pacific to counter the growing China-Russia alliance. Meanwhile, Taiwan is ramping up production of the Qingtian Hypersonic Cruise Missile, reaching speeds of Mach 6, as a critical defense measure against looming Chinese threats.