U.S. and allies hold military drills in Philippines, attempting to deter China

WBUR

Published May 6, 2026 at 11:55 AM EDT

U.S. and allies hold their largest military drills yet in the Philippines near Taiwan. The drills showcase new tactics and alliances to deter China, while Beijing stages its own exercises nearby.

NPR’s Anthony Kuhn reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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