An Indonesian, left, and an U.S. soldier walks together during their annual joint combat exercises in Baturaja, South Sumatra province, Indonesia, Wednesday, August 3, 2022. The United States and Indonesian militaries began their annual joint combat exercises Wednesday on Indonesia's Sumatra island, joined for the first time by partner nations, signaling stronger ties amid growing maritime activity by China in the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by AP Photo)
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