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Australia-US war games begin under China's watchful eye
More than 17,000 troops from the two allied nations will participate in Talisman Sabre, which is held every two years in Australia, from July 14 to 31.
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This US Navy photo obtained October 23, 2018 shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54)as it participates in a close quarters maneuvering exercise on February 28, 2018 in the Philippine Sea. (AFP/Benjamin Dobbs)
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ustralia, the United States and allies opened large-scale war games Wednesday, as a Chinese surveillance vessel travelled south to monitor the exercises.
More than 17,000 troops from the two allied nations will participate in Talisman Sabre, which is held every two years in Australia, from July 14 to 31.
Defence Minister Peter Dutton said a Chinese naval intelligence ship was approaching Australia's populated east coast, saying it was a "reminder of the ever-present PLA (People's Liberation Army)" in the region.
Beijing sent similar vessels to monitor Talisman Sabre in 2019 and 2017, local media reported.
"We've seen in previous operations the Chinese have a presence and we have been monitoring that for some time," Dutton told reporters.
"We obviously expect they operate according to international law, and we would expect nothing less if we were traversing through international waters close to China as well."
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Australia's Defence Force said the exercises, which will largely be held on military bases in Queensland state and offshore, were designed to improve interoperability between the allies.
Britain, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand will also take part in the exercises while France, Germany, India and Indonesia are sending observers.
