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Coverage dated July 7, 2024

Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China

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Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills. The Philippines was under a brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as they f…

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over China (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills. The Philippines was under a brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now building an alliance with Tokyo as they f…

  2. Al Jazeera

    Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.

  3. Daily Journal

    Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country (opens Daily Journal)

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    MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines are signing a key defense pact Monday that would allow the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, to the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now …

  4. Fox News

    Japan and Philippines sign defense agreement prompted by concerns over China (opens Fox News)

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    Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact allowing Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, officials say.

  5. The Diplomat

    Japan and the Philippines Sign Defense Pact in the Face of Shared Alarm Over China (opens The Diplomat)

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    The Reciprocal Access Agreement allows Filipino and Japanese forces to enter the other’s territory for joint drills.

  6. Green Field Reporter

    Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines are signing a key defense pact Monday that would allow the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, to the Southeast Asian nation that came under brutal Japanese occupation in World War II but is now …

  7. Newsweek

    China threat pushes U.S. allies into historic defense pact (opens Newsweek)

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    The Philippines is the first Asian country to sign a defense pact with Japan.

  8. Deutsche Welle

    Facing China, Philippines and Japan forge defense alliance – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Tokyo and Manila have long been allies of the United States, which has been strengthening its alliances to counter China's growing military strength and influence in the region.

  9. Digital Journal

    Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact (opens Digital Journal)

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    The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defence pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory.Japanese Defence

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