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Australia commits US$44 million to boost East Timor’s cyber, maritime security

· By Agence France-Presse
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Australia and East Timor signed a defence deal on Thursday to boost cyber and maritime security as Canberra seeks to curb China’s influence among its island neighbours. Australia is East Timor’s largest defence and security partner and the agreement will significantly increase defence exercises, Defence Minister Ric…

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