澳大利亚和巴布亚新几内亚谈判一项新的防御条约以对抗中国的影响力。 Australia and Papua New Guinea to negotiate a new defense treaty to counter China's influence.

澳大利亚和巴布亚新几内亚准备开始谈判一项新的国防条约,以加强两国的军事合作。 Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to begin negotiations on a new defense treaty aimed at strengthening their military cooperation. 这些会谈由国防部长理查德·马勒斯和巴布亚新几内亚部长比利·约瑟夫牵头,力求使更深层次的国防伙伴关系正式化,对抗中国的区域影响力,并在2023年安全协议的基础上更上一层楼。 The talks, led by Defense Minister Richard Marles and PNG's Minister Billy Joseph, seek to formalize a deeper defense partnership, counter China's regional influence, and build on a 2023 security agreement. 该条约虽然没有规定时限,但预期会加强情报分享和军事联系。 The treaty, though without a set timeline, is expected to enhance intelligence sharing and military ties.