China's Opportunity Knocks in the Asia Pacific The Philippines' Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro has sounded a warning about Beijing's potential to seize the initiative following the recent reduction of joint US South Korea military drills.
The move, aimed at reducing tensions with North Korea, has been met with skepticism by some who see it as a sign of waning US commitment to the region.
China's willingness to exploit weaknesses in regional security arrangements is well documented.