DefenceTalkThe tiny Pacific nation of Palau has urged the United States military to build bases on its territory — which lies in a region where Washington is pushing back against growing Chinese influence. US Defense Secretary Mark Esper visited the island nation last week and accused Beijing of “ongoing destabilising activities” in the Pacific. Palau […]https://www.defencetalk.com/palau-invites-us-military-to-build-bases-as-china-seeks-regional-clout-76253/