Japan, Philippines Against China
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's recent visit to Manila has galvanized Japan's strategic partnership with the Philippines. The two countries have come together in reaction to China's assertiveness, and because of converging economic imperatives.
Standing together with Philippine President Benigno Aquino, Abe announced that Tokyo and Manila would exp…
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