Philippines Minister Warns of Continued Chinese Threat Despite Trump-Xi Summit
Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that the country remains under a 'severe threat' from China despite a recent easing of tensions between the United States and China following the Trump-Xi summit. The warning comes as regional security dynamics continue to shift, with China maintaining its assertive posture in the South China Sea. The Philippines' strategic alignment with the U.S. remains a key factor in its security calculus.
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The Philippines remains under a “severe threat” from China despite a recent easing of tensions between Washington and Beijing, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said.
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