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Trilateral agreement signed to address South China Sea concerns

The Guardian — April 13, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC

Summary: Philippines, US, and Japan signed a trilateral agreement to address concerns over China's actions in the South China Sea, emphasizing economic and security ties. The agreement aims to change the regional dynamic. Despite tensions with China, the cooperation is not targeted against any specific country. The summit also discussed potential investment deals worth around $100bn over the next 5-10 years. US pledged $128m for Philippine base infrastructure.

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  1. [3.4]
    Marcos Jr. denies increased U.S. military access amid tensions (The Washington Post)
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  2. [4.4]
    Trilateral agreement aims to address South China Sea tensions (South China Morning Post)
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  3. [4.2]
    Trilateral summit addresses China's actions in South China Sea (Rappler)
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    Concerns over China's actions in South China Sea (South China Morning Post)
    19d

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  5. [5.2]
    Trilateral summit discusses military efforts against China in South China Sea (Rappler)
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  6. [3.2]
    Beijing criticizes trilateral meeting; Biden pledges defense commitments (DAWN.com)
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    Trilateral summit agreements on military, technology, and infrastructure investments (Rappler)
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  8. [4.7]
    Leaders address China's South China Sea pressure, discuss military cooperation (The Straits Times)
    20d
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  9. [4.7]
    US reaffirms defense commitment to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions (The Guardian)
    20d
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  10. [4.9]
    Trilateral summit addresses China's South China Sea pressure (Rappler)
    21d
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  11. [4.9]
    Trilateral summit on South China Sea security and cooperation (The Manila Times)
    22d
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  12. [4.2]
    President Marcos Jr. to attend summit in Washington D.C (The Manila Times)
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