Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks call for Manila to be wary

The crossing of a US-designated island chain in the Western Pacific by a Chinese carrier group marks an increase in Beijing’s “operational tempo” that the Philippines should pay heed to, observers say.
They warn, however, that a “delicate balance” should still be maintained to avoid any escalation amid calls for vigilance.
Regional governments such as Japan and Taiwan have advised increased caution, and a former official in the Joe Biden administration has suggested formalising the so-called…