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Which two nations signed a landmark defence deal on November 17 to countr China's growing influence in the South China Sea ?

Correct answer: B. Japan,Australia

  • A. Australia,US
  • B. Japan,Australia
  • C. Japan,South Koraa
  • D. India,Japan

Explanation

Japan and Australia signed a landmark defence agreement in November 2020 to facilitate military cooperation and exercises. It reflected shared concern about China’s expanding influence in the Indo-Pacific, including the South China Sea.

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