Philippines and US launch largest joint military exercises to counter China
Philippines and US hold largest-ever joint military exercises The Philippines and the United States have launched their largest-ever joint military exercises, called Balikatan, involving nearly 18,000 troops to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the region. The annual drills, which include a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea, are being held for the first time …
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