SINGAPORE — The Philippines has broadened access for American troops and equipment to four more Philippine military bases, after the visit of U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin amid mounting hostilities in the South China Sea and Taiwan’s frosty relations with Beijing. Austin met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., and other …
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