China offers to hold joint military drills with Philippines


MANILA (Reuters): China has offered to hold joint military exercises with the Philippines, local media reported on Thursday (July 27), quoting Manila's military chief.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Romeo Brawner (pic) will study the offer which was presented to him by China's ambassador to Manila, CNN Philippines and state-run PTV reported.

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