美国和菲律宾发起了联合工作队,以加快在南中国海对中国的应对行动。 U.S. and Philippines launch joint task force to speed up response to China in South China Sea.

美国和菲律宾成立了菲律宾工作队,这是10月31日在东盟国防峰会上宣布的联合军事部队,目的是促进对中国在南中国海的活动作出快速反应。 The U.S. and Philippines launched Task Force-Philippines, a joint military unit announced on October 31 at the ASEAN defense summit, to boost rapid response to Chinese activities in the South China Sea. 该工作队由约60人组成,由一名一星级军官领导,在菲律宾各地运作,没有新的战斗部队、进攻性任务或永久基地。 Comprising about 60 personnel and led by a one-star officer, the task force operates across the Philippines without new combat forces, offensive missions, or permanent bases. 其目的是促成近实时的情报共享和协调,减少对马尼拉和夏威夷之间缓慢通信的依赖。 It aims to enable near real-time intelligence sharing and coordination, cutting reliance on slow communications between Manila and Hawaii. 这一行动加强了现有的国防联系,包括2024年的情报条约和Balikatan年度演习,并在紧张局势加剧的情况下加强威慑。 The move strengthens existing defense ties, including the 2024 intelligence pact and annual Balikatan exercises, and enhances deterrence amid rising tensions.