US and Philippines begin joint patrols in response to ‘dire’ pressure from China

By Joel Gehrke

Published November 21, 2023 10:45pm ET

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US and Philippines begin joint patrols in response to ‘dire’ pressure from China — U.S. forces have begun joint naval patrols with the Philippines in an attempt to forestall China’s consolidation of control over the South China Sea. “This significant initiative is a testament to our commitment to bolster the interoperability of our military forces in conducting maritime and air patrols,” Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., announced on Tuesday. […]

U.S. forces have begun joint naval patrols with the Philippines in an attempt to forestall China’s consolidation of control over the South China Sea.

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