Philippines boosting U.S., Japan security ties: foreign minister

Manila also must balance defense concerns with economic links to China

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Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks during an interview with Nikkei Asia in Tokyo. (Photo by Takuya Fujisawa)

SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Philippines is seeking to enhance security ties with the U.S. and Japan while treading carefully to maintain productive relations with China, a regional economic and military power, the Southeast Asian nation's foreign minister told Nikkei Asia.

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