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Trilateral summit discusses military efforts against China in South China Sea

Rappler — April 12, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Summary: US President Joe Biden hosts a trilateral summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House. They discuss joint military efforts and infrastructure spending to counter China's aggression in the South China Sea. The US reaffirms defense commitments to Japan and the Philippines. A $2.5 billion defense boost for the Philippines is proposed by US senators.

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Timeline:

  1. [3.4]
    Marcos Jr. denies increased U.S. military access amid tensions (The Washington Post)
    31d
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  2. [4.4]
    Trilateral agreement aims to address South China Sea tensions (South China Morning Post)
    34d
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  3. [4.2]
    Trilateral summit addresses China's actions in South China Sea (Rappler)
    34d
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  4. [5.6]
    Trilateral agreement signed to address South China Sea concerns (The Guardian)
    34d

    ScoresSource
  5. [5.2]
    Concerns over China's actions in South China Sea (South China Morning Post)
    34d
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  6. [3.2]
    Beijing criticizes trilateral meeting; Biden pledges defense commitments (DAWN.com)
    35d
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  7. [4.7]
    Leaders address China's South China Sea pressure, discuss military cooperation (The Straits Times)
    35d
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  8. [5.7]
    Trilateral summit agreements on military, technology, and infrastructure investments (Rappler)
    35d

    ScoresSource
  9. [4.7]
    US reaffirms defense commitment to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions (The Guardian)
    35d
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  10. [4.9]
    Trilateral summit addresses China's South China Sea pressure (Rappler)
    36d
    Source
  11. [4.9]
    Trilateral summit on South China Sea security and cooperation (The Manila Times)
    36d
    Source
  12. [4.2]
    President Marcos Jr. to attend summit in Washington D.C (The Manila Times)
    37d
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