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The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defense pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other’s territory.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos will witness the signing of the reciprocal access agreement , which the countries began negotiating in November, the Philippine Presidential Communications Office said. The talks follow escalating confrontations at sea between Chinese and Philippine ships as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to nearly all of the South China Sea.
“This would also complement what we are trying to do in terms of enhancing our security partnerships within the US hub and spokes network.” It was held on the heels of four-way military drills that included Australia in the South China Sea, riling Beijing.
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