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Marcos eyes stronger PH-US-Japan ties as Beijing decries Manila’s ‘provocations’
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to strengthen cooperation between the Philippines, United States, and Japan, potentially formalizing ongoing joint activities amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Marcos expressed this intention while in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday, March 13, noting discussions are ongoing regarding the specifics of any potential agreement.
A trilateral meeting involving Marcos, US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio might take place in Washington D.C. in April.
This potential meeting could solidify interoperability and joint maritime activities between the three nations.
Meanwhile, China has increased its rhetoric against Manila, with President Xi Jinping calling for armed forces to prepare for military conflicts at sea and protect maritime rights.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. concluded his working visit to Germany, which aimed to strengthen economic and cooperative ties.
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