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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, left, and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro shake hands in Manila, Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)

Video. Japan, Philippines sign defence pact to counter growing China threat

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According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises.

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