Japan and Philippines agree to weapons pact talks as China’s ‘coercive activities’ cause alarm
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-06 01:08 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Defense chiefs from Japan and the Philippines expressed renewed alarm on Tuesday over what they say is China’s intensifying coercive actions in disputed waters, and agreed to start talks on a weapons transfer pact that will allow Tokyo to provide used destroyers to Manila’s navy.
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