The US is expanding its strategic footprint in Asia as part of efforts to counter China.
Efforts are underway to strengthen defence cooperation with old allies like the Philippines.
That includes plans for a new military base near disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from the Balabac islands.
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