Australia boosts defence ties with Timor-Leste, seeks to curb China’s regional influence

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Australia boosts defence ties with Timor-Leste, seeks to curb China’s regional influence

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Australia is strengthening defence ties with Timor-Leste amid concerns about China's expanding naval activity and police presence in Pacific island countries. The effort is framed as part of Australia's response to China's growing regional influence.

Australia is worried by China’s naval expansion and its police presence in Pacific Island countries.

World Security Politics Australia Timor-Leste defence ties China Pacific Islands regional influence

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