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South China Sea Flashpoints: The Second Thomas Shoal Crisis

Asia Geopolitics

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Closer Defense Relationship between Japan and the Philippines

The chapter discusses the recent visit of the Japanese Prime Minister to the Philippines and the progress in the defense relationship between the two countries, including negotiations on a reciprocal access agreement and upgrading their relationship to a quasi alliance. It highlights the impact of Beijing's actions in the South China Sea in pushing Japan and other countries closer together and states that the United States welcomes this closer relationship.

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