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Australia, Vietnam boost military ties in nod to China - LCANews
Why it matters
Australia–Vietnam military cooperation is a direct manifestation of strategic decoupling (Pillar 5) and alliance-building (Pillar 7) in response to Chinese power projection in Southeast Asia. By consolidating partnerships with regional powers that resist Chinese accommodation, Australia reduces the likelihood of China securing footholds (such as in Indonesia) that would threaten Indo-Pacific stability and Australian trade/energy routes.
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