Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice'

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MANILA : The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a "sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday (Apr 18), urging China to "refl

This file photo taken on Sep 3, 2022 shows Philippine coast guard ship Melchora Aquino and US coast guard cutter Midgett manoeuvre during a joint search and rescue exercise between the Philippine and US coast guards in the vicinity of the South China sea off Zanbales. is a"sovereign choice", its foreign ministry said on Thursday , urging China to"reflect upon its own actions" in the South China Sea.

"It is China's excessive maritime claims and aggressive behaviour, including its militarisation of reclaimed features, that are undermining regional peace and stability and raising tensions," it added. The Philippine foreign ministry said China's actions are undermining regional peace and stability and raising tensions in the disputed waterway.

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