Elbridge Colby conducted a strategic tour across Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila, addressing China's military buildup.
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Updated Aug 14
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Elbridge Colby conducted a strategic tour across Southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila, addressing China's military buildup.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Elbridge Colby spoke about the region in Manila, amid reports targeting several nations by the US.Sub-event
- Elbridge Colby met with the Thai government in Bangkok, where Thailand discussed AI and maintained a neutral stance between the US and China.Sub-event
Colby's tour of Southeast Asia highlights US concerns over China's rapid military expansion in the Pacific.1 source
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The entities involved
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Elbridge Colby
American official and strategy consultant
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Beijing
capital city of China
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Manila
capital city of the Philippines
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