Biden and Marcos strengthen US-Philippines ties amid China tensions.
TL;DR
US President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos have affirmed their commitment to defending the Philippines, including in the South China Sea, amid concerns over China's aggressive behavior in the region. The two leaders also announced efforts to strengthen economic and military ties, including the joint adoption of defense guidelines and the transfer of military equipment from the US to the Philippines. The visit marks a revival of US-Philippine relations, which had soured under former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's closer ties with China.
Topics:worldpolitics#china#economic-ties#military-ties#politics#south-china-sea#us-philippines-relations
- Biden hails ‘deep friendship’ with Philippines and boosts military ties amid China tensions The Guardian
- Marcos Makes Mark on Foreign Policy in Push for Closer U.S.-Philippines Ties The New York Times
- US touts 'ironclad' commitment to the Philippines amid rising tensions in South China Sea South China Morning Post
- Biden says security for the Philippines is 'ironclad' Yahoo News
- Biden says security for the Philippines is 'ironclad' Reuters
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