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Australia, Vietnam boost military ties in nod to China - The Straits Times
Why it matters
Australia's deepening military partnership with Vietnam demonstrates active Indo-Pacific alliance-building and strategic decoupling from Chinese influence in Southeast Asia. This signals Australian commitment to the Pillar 5 (Decoupling) and Pillar 7 (Alliance) imperatives by locking in a key regional partner against Chinese hegemonic pressure.
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