France strengthens military ties in the Asia-Pacific region, including a defense pact with the Philippines, in response to China's assertive stance in the South China Sea.
France strengthens military ties in the Asia-Pacific region, including a defense pact with the Philippines to facilitate larger troop deployments for joint military exercises. The move follows the arrival of French supersonic fighter jets in the Philippines for the first time. French Ambassador to Manila, Marie Fontanel, revealed these efforts to enhance defense engagements with Southeast Asian nations, in response to China's assertive stance in the South China Sea.
July 28, 2024
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