Philippines, Japan announce negotiations for key defence pact

Japan and the Philippines said Friday they will start negotiations for a defence pact that would allow the countries to deploy troops on each other's territory. Tokyo and Manila - longtime allies of the United States - are deepening their defence cooperation as they seek to counter China's growing military pressure. The accord would create…

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