China is seeking to enhance its influence among "middle powers" by offering a more compelling security proposition. This comes as US allies are attempting to decrease their reliance on Washington amid concerns about the transactional nature of the US under Donald Trump, without aligning too closely with Beijing. Elbridge Colby, a US official, has urged regional partners to boost defense spending and align with American priorities, cautioning against a "middle powers" strategy that he believes could be a distraction. AI
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