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China fumes over fresh US-Philippines military pact

US defence secretary Lloyd Austin with his Philippine counterpart Delfin Lorenzana during a meeting in Manila. [Courtesy]

Philippines’ decision to restore military agreement with US has left China fuming. For Manila, the agreement gives it the ability to stand up to any possible aggression from China while for Washington; the agreement means that US will be to maintain a considerable military presence in Philippines.

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