Philippine Energy Security Emerges as Strategic Vulnerability for US in Taiwan Contingency
In the event of escalating US-China conflict, the Philippines' energy supply fragility poses a significant risk to US strategy in the Asia-Pacific. The country's low oil refining and storage capacity could impact US military operational capabilities.
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