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Australia deepens Timor-Leste defence ties over China
Australia is strengthening defence ties with Timor-Leste as it responds to China’s growing naval reach and police presence across Pacific island nations. The move reflects concern about Beijing’s expanding influence in a region Canberra considers strategically important.
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