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Title:
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Philippines signs defence deal with France amid South China Sea tension
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Author:
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Radio France Internationale
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Source:
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Radio France Internationale
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Date:
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May 15, 2016
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Description:
- France and the Philippines have signed a defence cooperation agreement, which aims to help Manila modernise its defence forces amid tension in its relations with China. The deal was signed two days after the election of new Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, the French embassy in Manila announced on Saturday.
