U.S., Philippines finalize intel-sharing pact to counter China
JAKARTA -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday renewed Washington's "ironclad" commitment to defend the Philippines after China escalated tensions in the South China Sea by firing a water cannon at a Philippine resupply vessel. Austin met with Gilbert Teodoro, the Philippine minister…
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