thejapantimes, 
The Philippines' military chief has accused China of a "malign influence effort" after a local newspaper reported about a deal between a Philippine vice admiral and Beijing to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/09/asia-pacific/politics/philippine-military-china-influence/ #asiapacific #politics #philippines #china #southchinasea