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Philippines defence chief backs US calls for higher military spending, says allies must pull their weight
Philippines defence chief backs US calls for higher military spending, says allies must pull their weight Speaking to CNA's Leong Wai Kit on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr also defended recent military exercises with allies, and blames China's "expansionism" for tensions in the South China Sea. No country can afford to neglect its own defence and all nations must invest in strengthening their military capabilities, Philippine...
China to the Philippines: don’t let ‘a few clowns’ sabotage ties with ‘political theatre’
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Japan-Philippines maritime talks 2026
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Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct
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Australia could still buy five US submarines if needed, defence minister says
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Search for survivors as deadly Philippines quake displaces tens of thousands
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Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
analysis Asia Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say. KUALA LUMPUR: It is "completely unrealistic" for Southeast Asian countries to heed the United States' call of boosting defence spending to counter China's growing power, analysts say, as the region prioritises...
Watch live: Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue on security partnerships
live Singapore Watch live: Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing speaks at Shangri-La Dialogue on security partnerships The plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue focuses on how security partnerships are adapting in an increasingly fragmented global landscape. SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing speaks on Sunday (May 31) at a plenary session at the Shangri-La Dialogue, focusing on how security partnerships are adapting in an increasingly fragmented global...
No Dong Jun, but plenty of China at Shangri-La Dialogue
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