China's military expansion is 'opaque': Australia defense minister

Marles warns buildup is the biggest since WWII; concerned about Solomon deal

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks to Nikkei Asia in Tokyo on June 14. (Photo by Manami Yamada)

RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer, and KAORI TAKAHASHI, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- China's rapid military buildup is the biggest in nearly eight decades and lacks transparency, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles warned Tuesday in an interview with Nikkei Asia.

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