Philippine Defense Chief Proposes 'Archipelagic Sentinel' Concept to Counter Chinese Maritime Expansion

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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. introduced the concepts of 'Archipelagic Sentinel' and 'Guardian of the Freedom of the Seas' at the Shangri-La Dialogue. He emphasized that the Philippines will leverage its strategic geographic position to maintain maritime order and block China's maritime expansion. He criticized China's 'Talk and Take' strategy in the South China Sea and pledged to deepen defense cooperation with allies like the U.S. and Japan.

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