Is the US preparing for war over Taiwan? Why the historic Japan-Australia defence, energy deal matters - a podcast by South China Morning Post

When the head of the US Navy declares his forces must be ready to“fight tonight”over the Taiwan Strait, is he referring to intelligence reports or the seasonal fight for funding? Hear from North America bureau chief Rob Delaney about this and on an unconfirmed report of a US-Taiwan weapons production deal as US midterm elections approach. Senior Asia correspondent Maria Siow analyses the historic Japan-Australia defence and energy deal announced over the weekend, and what it means for East…

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