Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, amid increasing concerns over China's assertiveness.
Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills. This comes as Japan seeks to deepen security ties with the Philippines, US, and Australia under trilateral and quadrilateral arrangements. The move aims to address shared concerns over China's increasing assertiveness in the region.
July 07, 2024
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