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Australia and Philippines begin joint patrols in South China Sea as regional tensions rise
Australia and the Philippines have started joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea to counter China's assertiveness.
The joint patrols demonstrate the commitment of both countries to a rules-based order, cooperation, and regional security.
The exercises come after similar joint patrols between the Philippines and the US near Taiwan. [ more ]