Australia, US to boost defence ties as China's Pacific influence grows

🇦🇺 The Straits Times (AU) —
Australia, US to boost defence ties as China's Pacific influence grows

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Australia and the United States announced plans to strengthen their defense ties to counter China's expanding influence in the Pacific. The move may increase U.S. military presence in Australia and enhance regional deterrence.

Sept 2 - Australia and the United States said they would boost their defence ties in a move that could expand the U.S. military presence in Australia, while strengthening deterrence across the Pacific, where China has been expanding its influence.

World Security Conflict Politics Australia United States China defense ties military presence Pacific region geopolitics

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