The Japanese embassy in Manila has announced that Japan and the Philippines will deepen their defense ties by holding their first-ever joint exercises next week, in an apparent attempt to counter Chinese influence in the region.
In a statement on Thursday, the Japanese embassy hailed the drills as a “significant milestone” in defense cooperation between the two nations. They will begin on July 5 at Clark Air Base, on the Philippines’ Luzon Island, and last for three days.
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