菲律宾、新西兰签署军事条约, 强化安全, 防止中国紧张局势升级。 Philippines, New Zealand sign military pact to boost security against rising China tensions.

菲律宾和新西兰签署了一项军事协定,允许部队在南中国海、特别是与中国关系日益紧张的情况下进行联合演习,加强安全。 The Philippines and New Zealand signed a military pact, allowing troops to conduct joint exercises to bolster security amid growing tensions in the South China Sea, particularly with China. 该协定被称为《访问部队地位协定》,需要菲律宾参议院的批准。 The agreement, known as the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, needs Senate ratification in the Philippines. 它反映了在不断恶化的战略环境下加强国防联系的努力,新西兰还计划增加军事开支。 It reflects efforts to strengthen defense ties in a deteriorating strategic environment, with New Zealand also planning to increase military spending.