Thousands of American and Filipino soldiers will kick off expanded wargames on Monday, showcasing a deepening defense alliance as alarm bells ring over China.

The 10-day exercises in the Philippines are an annual affair between the longtime allies, but this time they will involve double the number of soldiers as last year in a sign of their expanding military partnership.

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