New pact cements deepening military ties between the Philippines and Japan as tensions with China grow in the region.
Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US.
The deal allows for sharing of classified information that could benefit a US ally’s national defence.
China opposes the Philippine move to define the country’s maritime entitlements in the South China Sea.
China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.
Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.
Top US diplomat says Beijing has ‘injured people’ and ‘harmed vessels’ of rival nations in the disputed waters.
Confrontations in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines continue despite efforts to manage disputes.
Manila says new vessel will ‘immediately take over’ after BRP Teresa Magbanua left disputed area in South China Sea.
Move follows publication of leaked document warning Malaysia off oil drilling by Philippine media outlet.
The Sabina Shoal is the new flashpoint in the maritime confrontations between Manila and Beijing.
US official also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions before the US presidential election.
The Philippines accuses China of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the contested waterway.
