US explores critical mineral partnerships to counter Chinese dominance in Southeast Asia US aims to strengthen mineral supply chains and defense cooperation with ASEAN partners like Philippines

Lawmakers are pushing for stronger ties with ASEAN nations to counter China's influence, spotlighting the Philippines as a crucial defense partner in the Indo-Pacific.

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