January 28 2011
The U.S. government has offered to assist the Philippine navy's efforts to increase naval patrols in its maritime territory, Agence France-Presse reports.
Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell made the promise during a security meeting in Manila on Thursday.
The overall objective of the allies is to keep the vital sea lanes open in the area as China's influence has grown.
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