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China’s largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones

Fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China’s largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for Beijing to showcase its growing military might to potential customers and rivals alike.China has poured resources into modernising and expanding its aviation capabilities as it faces off against the United States and others around regional …

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Australia moves to keep its banks in the Pacific

Australia will move to stem the exodus of its banks from the Pacific Islands, the country’s top economic official said, as concerns mount that China could bolster its influence by filling in the gaps.For years, Western banks have been shuttering branches throughout the South Pacific, citing political turmoil, wafer-thin profits and the high cost of …

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