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Australia to Ramp up Military Ties With the Philippines in South China Sea

Australia and the Philippines will bolster military ties to curb tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.
Australia to Ramp up Military Ties With the Philippines in South China Sea
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks to the media during a press conference after the release of the Defence Strategic Review at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on April 24, 2023. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Henry Jom
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Australia and the Philippines will bolster military ties to curb tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.

This comes as more than 2000 Australian and Filipino defense personnel participate in military drills and follows renewed tensions between Beijing and the Philippines.

Henry Jom
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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