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An Australian report raises concerns about the US military presence in Asia and the South Pacific:<\/p>\n

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China could overwhelm US military in Asia in hours, Australian report says<\/h2>\n

August 20, 2019<\/p>\n

Hong Kong (CNN)The US military is no longer the primary force in Asia, and missiles from China’s rapidly improving military<\/a> could overwhelm its bases in hours, according to a new report.<\/p>\n

The study by the United States Study Center, at the University of Sydney, in Australia, warned that America’s defense strategy in the Indo-Pacific region “is in the throes of an unprecedented crisis” and could struggle to defend its allies against China.<\/p>\n

That means Australia, Japan and other US partners need to build up and refocus their forces in the region, and consider increased cooperation with the US, to ensure their security, the study claimed.<\/p>\n

The report highlights areas where China’s military is making huge strides in comparison to the US and its Asian allies and partners. Chief among those is in missiles. …<\/p>\n

The report, for example, suggested that Australia increase its production of conventionally powered submarines, which are ideal for operations close to coastlines or in areas like the South China Sea.<\/p>\n

It also encouraged “collective defense” through software that enables communications between allies.<\/p>\n

Working together<\/h3>\n

Increased cooperation between the US and its allies is already happening.<\/p>\n

The US and Australia recently completed their biennial Talisman Sabre exercises in northern Australia, which this year also included a bulked-up Japan Self-Defense Force contingent performing two amphibious landings.<\/p>\n

The Australian report said more of the same is needed, and farther afield from Australia. https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2019\/08\/20\/asia\/australia-china-us-military-report-intl-hnk\/index.html<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here are some statements from the report itself:<\/p>\n

America no longer enjoys military primacy in the Indo-Pacific and its capacity to uphold a favourable balance of power is increasingly uncertain.<\/strong><\/p>\n