Philippines warns China could reassert amid US drill cuts
By The BriefBrief
Philippine defence chief says China may reassert itself as the US and South Korea cut back their joint drills. He added that Washington provided “definite assurances” that its commitments to the Philippines remain.
WHO:Philippine defence chief
WHAT:Warned that China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts and said the US gave “definite assurances” its commitments to the Philippines remain.
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
WHERE:Philippines
WHY:The warning was triggered by the US and South Korea cutting back their joint drills.
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