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U.S. and Philippines Strike Deal on Military Bases

February 2, 2023 at 10:00 am EST By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

“The U.S. reached an agreement that gives it access to four more military bases in the Philippines, broadening Washington’s efforts to counter China’s influence and strengthening an alliance that a few years ago appeared in danger of collapse,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

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