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China's warning came after Philippine defence minister has ordered increase in troops on Batanes, less than 200km from Taiwan

https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/273936...n?tbref=hp

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MANILA, Philippines: The United States and the Philippines held their third joint sea and air patrol in three months off the Southeast Asian country's coast on Friday, the allies said.

In separate exercises, the US and Japanese navies also held joint drills in the Philippine Sea this month in a show of force as tensions with China and North Korea rise.


https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/02/10/n...ea/1931907