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U.S. Urges restraint from Beijing

Luke Allen Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com Washington, D.C., May 26, 2024—The United States has expressed profound concern over Beijing’s recent military activities surrounding Taiwan, which have escalated significantly following the inauguration of Taiwan’s newly elected President Lai Ching-te. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the U.S. State Department called on China to exercise […]

Philippines and Japan to sign Defense Training Agreement

Luke Allen Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com Philippine Secretary of Defense Teladoro announced on Thursday the possibility of a groundbreaking agreement between the Philippines and Japan that would allow Japan’s defense forces to conduct training exercises within the Philippines. The potential agreement will be discussed in a meeting scheduled for July, signaling a significant […]