11-04-2023, 12:25 PM
US, Philippines begin largest-ever drills after China exercises
The US and the Philippines are holding their largest-ever joint military drills a day after China concluded its large-scale exercises around Taiwan.
Beijing staged three days of drills simulating blockades of Taiwan in response to the island's leader meeting the US House Speaker last week.
The US had called on Beijing to show restraint. Meanwhile, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday said China's actions were "irresponsible".
The US drills were earlier scheduled.
Both the US and Philippines flagged last month that their annual Balikatan exercise would be their largest-ever, after Washington earlier this year secured a new defence deal with the South-East Asian nation. read more
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65236459
The US and the Philippines are holding their largest-ever joint military drills a day after China concluded its large-scale exercises around Taiwan.
Beijing staged three days of drills simulating blockades of Taiwan in response to the island's leader meeting the US House Speaker last week.
The US had called on Beijing to show restraint. Meanwhile, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday said China's actions were "irresponsible".
The US drills were earlier scheduled.
Both the US and Philippines flagged last month that their annual Balikatan exercise would be their largest-ever, after Washington earlier this year secured a new defence deal with the South-East Asian nation. read more
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65236459