ASEAN Defense Meet Highlights South China Sea, PH-Japan Ties
An ASEAN defense diplomacy event in Cebu focused on South China Sea issues, the Philippines' defense partners, and deteriorating ties with China. Strengthened cooperation with Japan was also implied.
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