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U.S., Allies Put Frictions Aside, Showing China Combined Naval Might - WSJ
Why it matters
The article signals sustained US commitment to the Indo-Pacific and reinforces allied naval cohesion at a time when China is watching for signs of Western fracture or American retreat. For Australia, a unified Quad/allied naval posture underpins the credibility of AUKUS, regional burden-sharing, and deterrence in the Taiwan Strait and northern approaches.
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