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Japan FM airs concern over rising SCS tension
Japan has pledged to enhance its maritime security support to the Philippines in response to rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya expressed grave concerns over actions escalating regional instability and reiterated Japan's opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo by force.
The strengthened partnership will involve continued official security assistance (OSA) and official development assistance (ODA) to bolster the Philippines' maritime safety and security capabilities.
Recent Japanese support includes a PHP611 million grant for equipment for the Philippine Navy and Air Force.
The Philippines recently protested China's deployment of its "monster ship," a large coast guard vessel, within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which Manila deemed alarming and intended to intimidate fishermen.
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