Why Philippines is building military base near Taiwan

The Philippines is building its first military base on Y'Ami Island on the northernmost tip of the country.
Taiwan is just 80 kilometres away from the uninhabited island, also known as Mavulis Island.
Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Mavulis Island, Philippines.

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