Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan criticised China for breaching the US-led world order. Photo: Reuters Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan criticised China for breaching the US-led world order. Photo: Reuters
Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan criticised China for breaching the US-led world order. Photo: Reuters
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Erosion of nations’ sovereignty must end, US defence chief Patrick Shanahan tells Asia forum

  • Having the capability to win wars the best way to deter aggressive behaviour in Indo-Pacific, official says at Shangri-La Dialogue
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Lee Jeong-hoCatherine WongMinnie Chan
Lee Jeong-ho , Catherine Wong and Minnie Chan

Updated: 3:07pm, 1 Jun, 2019

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Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan criticised China for breaching the US-led world order. Photo: Reuters Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan criticised China for breaching the US-led world order. Photo: Reuters
Acting US defence secretary Patrick Shanahan criticised China for breaching the US-led world order. Photo: Reuters
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