RP, US hold war games amid China tensions
04/15/2012Thousands of American soldiers will begin nearly two weeks of war games in the Philippines tomorrow as Manila and Washington look to strengthen their military alliance amid concerns over China’s rising power.
The Balikatan exercises are an annual event but this year are expected to attract a greater focus with some of the drills set to be held close to sensitive South China Sea waters claimed by China.
The Philippines insists the exercises, involving 4,500 US personnel and 2,300 Filipino troops, should not be seen by Beijing as a provocation..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20120415hea4.html
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