Lithuania’s defense chief praises Philippine campaign exposing China’s aggression

MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine campaign aimed at exposing China’s aggression in the disputed South China Sea has shattered "the illusion of China being peaceful and friendly," Lithuania’s defense chief said Wednesday, urging democratic countries to stand united against an emerging axis of authoritarian countries led by China and Russia. Beginning in 2023, the campaign, which Manila calls a "transparency initiative,” includes publicizing images of China’s aggressive actions in the disputed waters. "I believe that, in this case, revealing to the world how China is harassing the Philippine's navy and fishermen of the Philippines in their own waters is very…