US, UK, AUSTRALIA CONSIDER EXPANDING AUKUS PACT TO COUNTER CHINA.
Why in the news?
Expansion talks of the AUKUS security pact to include Japan as a deterrent against China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific.
About the Expansion Talks on AUKUS Security Pact:
- Initiation of Discussions: The U.S., Britain, and Australia are commencing talks to expand their AUKUS security pact.
- Focus Areas: Discussions will revolve around “Pillar Two” of the pact, aimed at joint development in quantum computing, undersea technology, hypersonic systems, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
- Objective: The talks are spurred by Washington’s push for Japan’s inclusion to counter China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Source:lotusrise
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