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Australia plans to sign a military exchange deal with U.S. ally Japan so troops from both sides could pool their firepower if needed to counter China, which has become enmeshed in disputes with Australia over the past two weeks. Both sides said after a senior-level meeting November 17 they would sign a reciprocal access agreement next year. That deal would let forces from either side operate on the other's turf, putting Australian troops closer to U.S. counterparts who are already stationed in Japan. The deal will help both sides bulk up in case of any conflict with China, a Cold...
