15 October 2018
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- China’s Navy to Join Thailand and Malaysia for Training Exercise as Military Seeks to Build Bridges with Neighbours
China’s Navy to Join Thailand and Malaysia for Training Exercise as Military Seeks to Build Bridges with Neighbours
China and the United States are competing in a new round of military diplomacy in Southeast Asia this week, as Beijing plays catch-up in an effort to build trust with its neighbours, analysts said. Collin Koh, a specialist in maritime security at NTU Singapore said: “For Malaysia and Thailand it’s a way of showcasing confidence-building with China and also signals that they aren’t choosing sides in the great power rivalries in the South China Sea.
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Last updated on 18/10/2018
