Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro's meeting with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles reflects growing security ties between the countries, both of whom have expressed concern about Chinese activity in areas of the South China Sea
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“What we see is an increasing demand by Beijing for us to concede our sovereign rights in the area,” he said, adding that the Philippines was a “victim of Chinese aggression.”this year over disputed areas of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, one of Asia’s most contested features. The two nations signed a strategic partnership in September 2023 and held their first joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea several months later. The Philippines also joined war games in Australia this year for the first time.
Teodoro said China’s claims and behavior were contrary to international law and defense deals with partners such as Australia were an important way to deter Chinese incursions.
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