Australia says it will conduct more joint patrols with Philippines in South China Sea

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks to the media at the 19th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore June 12, 2022. REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights MANILA, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Australia has a security interest in the South China Sea and will work more closely with the Philippines on joint patrols, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Friday as he observed military exercises with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. More than 2,000 Australian and Philippine defence personnel, as well as U.S. Marines, are participating in amphibious landing and air assault drills, with two Australian navy vessels, HMAS Canberra and HMAS...