By Joe CashBEIJING, April 21 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday implied energy assistance for the Philippines could be tied to Manila holding military drills with the U.S. and other allies, as its top newspaper showed Beijing's readiness to leverage its reserves in diplomatic disputes.
China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games
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Mon 09:15 - France 24
China warns joint US, Philippines and Japan drills risk regional trust
Mon 13:44 - France 24
Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness
Tue 10:01 - Al-Monitor
China flexes energy leverage as the Philippines, US start annual war games