US, Australia military relations get closer
By Hu Yinan and Zheng Yangpeng | China Daily | Updated: 2011-11-17 08:06
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Visiting US President Barack Obama kisses Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard as he arrives in Canberra on Wednesday. The two leaders unveiled plans to deepen the US military presence in the Asia-Pacific, with 2,500 US marines operating out of a de facto base in northern Australia. Rick Rycroft / Reuters |
BEIJING / Canberra - Visiting US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said his administration will boost US military activities in Australia from 2012, as Washington "steps up its commitment" in the Asia-Pacific region.
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