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Japan, Australia ink 'landmark' security pact
Japan, Australia ink 'landmark' security pact
by  AFP

Australia and Japan agreed to share more sensitive intelligence and deepen military cooperation Saturday, signing a security pact aimed at countering China's military rise. Under the accord, the two countries agreed military forces would train together in Northern Australia, and would "expand and strengthen cooperation across defence, intelligence sharing", Australian officials said.

Japanese, Australia PMs eye new security pact
Japanese, Australia PMs eye new security pact
by  AFP

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Australia on Saturday, where he is expected to ink a revamped security deal with his Australian counterpart to address China's rapidly growing military clout. It is the first visit of a Japanese prime minister to Australia since 2018.

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