Japan, Philippines Seal Defence Pact Amid Rising China Pressure

Japan and the Philippines have signed a pivotal defence pact, the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), amid escalating tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific region.This agreement permits the tax-free exchange of essential supplies such as ammunition, fuel, food, and other necessities during joint military training exercises. Signed on Thursday in Manila by JapaneseForeign Minister

January 15, 2026
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