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How 30 Nations Prepare for Potential War With China and North Korea | WSJ

05.08.2026
Published: 05.08.2026 Category: Investing and finance

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RIMPAC, the world’s largest naval drill, returns to Hawaii as tensions with China and North Korea reshape the security of the Pacific. Militaries from 30 nations around the world gathered in the Pacific to prepare for a conflict that could span the world’s largest ocean. WSJ’s Tim Martin embeds with U.S. and allied forces to understand the scale of this massive military exercise and how they are putting their military tactics, technologies and training to the test. Chapters: 00:00 Rare access to RIMPAC 01:10 The role of the aircraft carrier 02:20 A breakdown of the equipment 04:20 Growing threats in the Pacific and RIMPAC's scale 07:38 Joining an amphibious raid 09:07 Is RIMPAC provocative? WSJ Originals features in-depth reporting, investigations and on-the-ground journalism that uncovers the forces shaping business, politics and the world around us. #Military #Pacific #WSJ

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