China and Russia are likely to be alarmed by the United Kingdom’s new military ties. ‘It sends a strong message.’ China and Russia have been warned to be wary of the United States’ new military relationship with the United Kingdom and Australia. Former US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta warned that now that the Aukus alliance is in existence, China and Russia’s animosity toward the international community would face fresh pressure. Mr Panetta said that the trilateral agreement signed this week between Washington, Canberra, and London sends a “clear message” that hostile actions will be met with retaliation. “The most...