Why a remote Philippine island chain near Taiwan is drawing China’s attention

CNA

Published 15 Oct 2026, 9:00 am·17 h ago·1 min read

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Less than 200km south of Taiwan, Batanes is the Philippines' northernmost province. Growing maritime tensions with China and Manila's deepening defence ties with the US and Japan are drawing fresh attention to the strategically located island chain.

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