Current Affairs: US asks Australia to help counter China

An aerial view of Southwest Cay islet, part of the Spratly islands, being claimed by Vietnam in the disputed South China Sea, 21 April 2017.

An aerial view of Southwest Cay islet, part of the Spratly islands, being claimed by Vietnam in the disputed South China Sea, 21 April 2017 (AAP) Source: AAP

The US will talk to Australia next week on stepping up efforts to counter China's grab for international sea lanes and parts in the small countries of the South Pacific. Ivan and Alex have the details.



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