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In a move seen as largely signaling to China , the Trump administration could soon boost its military presence in East Asia.The Wall Street Journal reported Friday the Pentagon is considering increasing its Marine Corps Expeditionary Units in East Asia as it draws down its deployments in the Middle East, citing unnamed military officials."The Department of Defense continually evaluates how we employ our forces throughout the globe but it would be inappropriate to discuss any ongoing planning," Pentagon spokesman Marine Lt. Col. Christopher Logan told CNBC in a statement. Read More
In a move seen as largely signaling to China , the Trump administration could soon boost its military presence in East Asia.The Wall Street Journal reported Friday the Pentagon is considering increasing its Marine Corps Expeditionary Units in East Asia as it draws down its deployments in the Middle East, citing unnamed military officials."The Department of Defense continually evaluates how we employ our forces throughout the globe but it would be inappropriate to discuss any ongoing planning," Pentagon spokesman Marine Lt. Col. Christopher Logan told CNBC in a statement. Read More