US Upgrading Philippine Base Amid Rising China Tensions | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G

The US has announced a $975,000 contract to upgrade a strategic military site in the Philippines' Palawan island which faces the disputed South China Sea. Manila has turned to its long-time ally America to deter Chinese aggression in the region. What is Washington building in the Philippines? Will Manila get stuck between China and America? Alyson Le Grange tells you.

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