US launches biggest military build-up in the Philippines since end of the Cold War | 7.30

The US has launched its biggest military build-up in the Philippines since the end of the Cold War. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Under the deal struck this month the Americans will have access to a total of 9 bases – including much sought-after sites in the north of the country closer to Taiwan. China has attacked the agreement, but analysts say it shows the US commitment in the Asia Pacific and containment of Xi’s growing military. Michael Vincent reports. ABC News provides around the clock coverage of news events as they break in Australia and abroad, including the latest coronavirus pandemic updates. It's news when you want it, from Australia's most trusted news organisation. For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 Go deeper on our ABC News In-depth channel: https://ab.co/2lNeBn2 Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.au Follow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_au Follow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnews Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNews #ABCNewsAustralia

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