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USPACOM's rebranding marks a new strategy, along with the rise of the “Squad” — the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines — to check China's power
July 07, 2026
USPACOM's rebranding marks a new strategy, along with the rise of the “Squad” — the US, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines — to check China's power
Experts say the meetings risk further ratcheting up tensions in the Pacific
Same conversation, but US and Chinese officials offer two different official readouts
Congress didn’t do much this year, but members took aim at Beijing in legislation at every chance
The leaders made some progress on reducing tensions, but a more fulsome detente remains distant.
Beijing, in an effort at neutrality, has called for a ceasefire and protection of civilians in the Gaza war.
