US marines to join Australian warships deployed in the Pacific as anxiety over China grows

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US marines to join Australian warships deployed in the Pacific as anxiety over China grows
Updated 5 May 2018, 5:20 AEST


US marines will soon embed on Australia's largest warship for a tour of Pacific island nations, as anxiety continues to grow among western allies over China's rising influence in the region.
"Indo-Pacific Endeavour 18" will be centred on the amphibious Landing Helicopter Deck, HMAS Adelaide. (Credit: ABC)

American marines will soon embed on Australia's largest warship for a tour of Pacific island nations, as concerns grow among western allies over Beijing's rising influence in the region.

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2018-05-04/us-marines-to-join-australian-warships-deployed-in-the-pacific-as-anxiety-over-china-grows/1754160