US, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines defense chiefs met in Hawaii to strengthen ties against China's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
Defense chiefs from the US, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines met in Hawaii to strengthen ties and counter China's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. The quadrilateral grouping is one of several regional partnerships Washington has established to balance against China's growing influence. The four nations plan to undertake more maritime exercises and provide greater security assistance to the Philippines.
May 02, 2024
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