Defense Policy

Canada-Philippines Defense Pact: A Strategic Move Against China’s Maritime Aggression

By National Security Desk | November 2, 2025

As China continues its aggressive encroachments in the South China Sea, Canada and the Philippines forge a crucial defense pact to reinforce military readiness and uphold international maritime laws.

In a decisive step to counter Beijing’s brazen attempts to rewrite the rules of international waters, Canada and the Philippines have agreed to sign a defense pact enabling joint combat drills and bolstering security alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. This move is more than symbolic—it’s a direct challenge to China’s unlawful claims over the South China Sea that threaten not only regional stability but America’s strategic interests across global trade routes. Why Should America Care About This Pact? The South China Sea isn’t just a distant foreign dispute; it is a vital maritime lifeline through which trillions of dollars in...

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