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Philippines explores closer Taiwan ties to protect cables

The Philippines is considering closer cooperation with Taiwan to protect undersea cables and respond to gray-zone activity. A diplomat said this is being explored despite Manila’s one-China policy, which recognizes Beijing rather than Taipei, as its government balances regional security.
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