US and South Korean soldiers at a ceremony on an American base near Seoul. Photo: AP
Chinese military figures cast doubt on US plans to build more bases in Asia-Pacific
- US Defence Secretary Mark Esper says Pentagon wants to expand presence in region, but PLA strategists suggest countries may not want to sacrifice relations with China
- Beijing has already warned of countermeasures if American missiles are stationed in the region and the latest plans threaten to up the ante
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US and South Korean soldiers at a ceremony on an American base near Seoul. Photo: AP
