US, PH, Japan fortify alliance against China

by Kristina Maralit - Red Mendoza - Agence France-Presse

Apr 13, 2024 12:23 am

(UPDATE) THE United States, Philippines and Japan have agreed to reinforce their defense alliance to counter the growing aggressiveness of China in the Asia-Pacific region.

The trilateral approach to counter Beijing's belligerence could usher in more joint naval exercises, similar to the drills the three allies had with Australia in the South China Sea at the weekend, officials said.

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