菲律宾、美国在南中国海举行联合海事演习, Philippines, US conduct joint maritime drills in South China Sea to boost military ties.

菲律宾和美国在南中国海进行了第七次联合海事演习,以改善军事合作。 The Philippines and the US conducted their seventh joint maritime drill in the South China Sea to improve military cooperation. 这些演习以菲律宾护卫舰Miguel Malvar为主角。 Held off Occidental Mindoro and Zambales, the exercises featured the Philippine frigate Miguel Malvar. 在马科斯·小马科斯总统领导下加强了军事合作,这反映出在中国在争议水域日益强硬的情况下,与美国结成了更密切的联盟。 This increased military collaboration under President Marcos Jr. reflects a closer alliance with the US amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the disputed waters.