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Rappler’s @maritesdvitug speaks to @ashleytownshend on the new security agreement forged by Australia, United Kingdom, and the United States and how will it affect the rising global power and influence of China.

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend The new security agreement is seen as a significant development in a bid to strengthen the security in the Indo-Pacific region.

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend The Philippines said it will support the AUKUS pact, in contrast to the stance of neighboring countries Indonesia and Malaysia.

What led to this alliance and how will it affect the rising global power and influence of China?

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend Townshend says AUKUS is not an alliance.

"It's not about bringing together Australia, UK, and US." | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno Townshend: AUKUS is a partnership for improving on for something that already exists.

According to Townshend, the AUKUS will provide framework for the three countries to share advanced military technologies. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno Townshend says submarine is among the first projects that AUKUS will focus on. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno In the next 18 months, the three countries are expected to formalize the details of the agreement moving forward, according to the Australia-based expert. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno Townshend: Australia wants support from the US specifically on the know-how in manufacturing missiles. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno AUKUS means partnering for defense projects, rather than intelligence sharing, says Townshend. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno Australia needed to find an alternative solution for its unstable transaction with France on the acquisition of military technologies, Townshend explaining the timing of the AUKUS agreement. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno Townshend on China's reaction to the AUKUS: The submarine doesn't add up on the matter. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno China doesn't want to see alliance in the region, according to Townshend. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno Townshend: China is not happy with the strategic trajectory of Australia. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno It's important to find synergy between Australian defense force and other regional military forces, according to Townshend. | via @jairojourno

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@maritesdvitug @ashleytownshend @jairojourno Townshend clarifies that the AUKUS agreement won't have direct impact in any maritime dispute in the region. | via @jairojourno

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