美国和菲律宾签署新的军事协议对抗中国,引发主权关切。 US and Philippines sign new military agreement to counter China, sparking sovereignty concerns.
美国和菲律宾加强了军事合作,美国国防部长劳埃德·奥斯汀访问了马尼拉,签署了一项新的情报共享协议。 The US and Philippines have bolstered their military cooperation, with the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visiting Manila and signing a new intelligence-sharing agreement. 此举的目的是针对中国在南中国海的活动加强防御能力,虽然批评者担心这会损害菲律宾的主权。 This move aims to enhance defense capabilities against China's activities in the South China Sea, though critics fear it could undermine Philippine sovereignty. 该协议是《加强国防合作协定》的一部分,也允许美国在该国增加军事存在,引起宪法关切。 The agreement, part of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, also allows for more US military presence in the country, raising constitutional concerns.