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US-China Tensions Escalate Amid Military Sales

Updated 2026-09-16 04:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The Trump administration plans to sell $2.8 billion worth of bombs to Israel, amid criticism over civilian targeting. China’s defense chief warns against coercion without directly mentioning the U.S. or Japan.

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Al Jazeera

China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention

Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.

2026-09-16 03:38 UTC

Al Jazeera

Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel

Trump administration pushes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel amid criticism over mass targeting of civilians in the region.

2026-09-16 03:39 UTC