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Japan, Australia bolster defense ties amid China’s growing influence

China's growing influence

The leaders of Japan and Australia said Tuesday they will bolster bilateral defense cooperation, agreeing in principle on a “landmark” pact to facilitate joint exercises as the key U.S. allies in Asia seek to counter China’s growing influence. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison voiced “serious concerns” about the situation in […]