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