Philippines and Australia sign pact amid China’s rising clout, Albanese hails ‘great friends’
- Australia and the Philippines strengthen ties in response to China's aggressive moves in the South China Sea. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Manila and signed a strategic partnership agreement with President Ferdinand Marcos, focusing on cooperation in areas such as security and climate change.
- China obstructs the Philippine resupply mission to a grounded warship in the Second Thomas Shoal, which China claims as its territory. The Philippines condemned China's actions as "illegal, aggressive, and destabilizing."
- Australia backs the ruling that invalidated Beijing's claims over the South China Sea and supports the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award, emphasizing the importance of upholding it. This marks the first visit by an Australian leader to the Philippines in 20 years and represents a shift in the Philippines' stance towards closer ties with Western countries.
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Australia and the Philippines strengthen their ties as South China Sea disputes heat up
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Australia and the Philippines elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level Friday to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China's increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea.
Australia and the Philippines strengthen their ties as South China Sea disputes heat up
MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Australia and the Philippines elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level Friday to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China's increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea.
Australia and the Philippines strengthen their ties as South China Sea disputes heat up
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Australia and the Philippines have elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China’s increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Philippine counterpart, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., signed the pact Friday in Manila to upgrade their ties. They also agreed to hold an annual meeting of the…
Australia and the Philippines strengthen their ties as South China Sea disputes heat up
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Australia and the Philippines elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level Friday to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China’s increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Philippine Ferdinand Marcos signed the pact upgrading their ties in Manila. They also agreed to hold an annual meeting of their defense chiefs. Aside fro…
Australia and the Philippines strengthen their ties as South China Sea disputes heat up
Australia and the Philippines have elevated their seven-decade ties to a strategic level to broaden an alliance underpinned by their rejection of China’s increasingly provocative actions in the disputed South China Sea
Australia, Philippines boost ties amid China threat
Australia and the Philippines are moving closer as China makes aggressive moves in the South China Sea. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos thanked the Australian PM for his "strong support" during a visit to Manila.
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