US, Philippines kick off combat drills amid China tension
By DW
26 April 2024 |
10:59 am
Some 16,700 Filipino and US troops began annual joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, amid tensions with China over Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region.
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