Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
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