TOKYO—Japan and Australia cleared the way for their militaries to work more closely together, the latest sign of coordination between U.S. allies in response to China’s rising assertiveness.

The leaders of the two countries said they would remove legal and administrative barriers to their militaries entering the other country, allowing for more joint training and quick military support in a crisis.…

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