Australia joins U.S. ships in South China Sea amid rising tension

Doesn't like it's going to be too healthy in that area.

Teaming up with our allies is a good option

China has been pushing the neighbors in the Soyth China Sea area for years. They have built bases on atolls near the Phillipines. They conduct exercises near territorial sea boundaries. In other words the Chibese are flexing their muscles and, I think, preparing to take this to a whole new level.