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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated Washington's commitment to the Philippines' defense treaty, pledging to enhance capabilities against Chinese aggression. Hegseth met with Filipino counterparts and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., emphasizing shared peace efforts in the South China Sea, where Manila accuses China of hostile actions. Hegseth promised advanced military equipment and special forces training exercises. China, however, accused the U.S.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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