Washington and Manila to discuss what the US might do on new bases
The Philippines last week identified four more military bases that the US may access amid shared concerns about China’s growing might.
The Philippines last week identified four more military bases that the US may access amid shared concerns about China’s growing might.
China on April 10 assailed the entry of the US warship into waters it claims in the South China Sea.
Recent talks between China and Malaysia have revived the decades-old proposal for such an institution.
The two countries will implement high-level agreements between central and local ministries while strengthening consultations on strategic issues.
The 18-day exercise between Manila and Washington dubbed “Balikatan,” a Tagalog term for “shoulder-to-shoulder” will involve more than 17,000 troops.
According to the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar, more than 7,800 clashes have taken place since the coup.
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With Petronas owning one of the biggest oil platforms in the South China Sea, the revenue is important for Malaysia, the PM said. But with China too claiming rights in the area,…