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Asia-Pacific allies face scrutiny over defense burden sharing claims

The renewed debate centers on whether allies can deter China and North Korea without greater U.S. involvement, as some analysts warn it could shift power in the global arms trade.

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Donald Trump’s demands that Asia-Pacific allies share more of the defensive burden have reignited questions about how much those countries can rely on the United States to deter threats such as China and North Korea, according to SCMP Economy.

The reporting says concerns over that reliance have also increased attention on allies building their own defense industries, though analysts quoted by SCMP Economy argue this could eventually weaken U.S. dominance in the global arms trade.

SCMP Economy also highlights the strategic importance of regional geography in the broader security calculus, describing a chain identified as a potential barrier to access open waters.

The outlet adds that China views the relevant island as part of China and has not renounced the use of force to bring it under its control.

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