Hegseth Tells Philippines the Trump Administration Will Ramp up Deterrence Against China Threat
The United States will enhance its military alliance with the Philippines as it aims to “reestablish deterrence” to counter “China’s aggression” in the Indo-Pacific region, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday during a trip to Manila.

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