Tag: EDCA

US, Philippines Increase Cooperation Amid China’s Threats

May 1, 2023
Asia & PacificCCPChinaEDCAInternational RelationsmilitaryNational SecurityPhilippinesPoliticsThreat from Communist ChinaUSUS-China relationsWorld
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The United States and the Philippines will strengthen their alliance through increased military cooperation, including the supply of air and maritime capabilities from the United States to the Philippines. President Joe Biden met with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on May 1, where the two agreed to increase military coordination. “[This…

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Pentagon Unveils 4 New Military Bases in Philippines for Joint Training

April 3, 2023
Asia & PacificChinaChinese aggressionEDCAGlobal Expansionjoint military exercisesNational SecurityPentagonPhilippinesSpecial TopicsU.S. Defense DepartmentU.S. MilitaryUnited StatesUSUS NewsUS-China relationsWorld
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The Department of Defense will open four new strategic military sites in the Philippines to enhance the U.S. military’s readiness and responsiveness in the region as China’s aggression, posturing, and military buildup in the region continues. The new locations mark an expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the two countries, which allows…

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