Vietnam Courts Closer Ties with Australia to Check China

Vietnam is edging closer to Australia as it seeks broader international help in checking China’s expansion in the disputed South China Sea. On March 15, the two countries signed a strategic partnership to increase high-level dialogue, marking an upgrade to other partnerships in effect since 2009, the Australian foreign affairs department says. The partnership includes pledges to address “security threats,” and work together on “maritime policymaking.” Australia and Vietnam reached the...

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