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Today's top news: Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.


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Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
 
Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
 
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.
 
 
 
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