Beijing could conduct military operations, bolster its electronic warfare strength and roll out trade sanctions in response to Tokyo and Manila’s deepening defence cooperation, according to Chinese experts.In a report on Wednesday, the Beijing Lande Information Technology think tank said Japan and the Philippines had forged a “quasi-military alliance” and could block the Chinese navy from entering and exiting the western Pacific.AdvertisementAs part of that shift, Japan was moving towards a “planner” role in the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy, it said.“With the US’ global strategic focus constrained, Japan … has chosen to strengthen its irreplaceable role in the Indo-Pacific security architecture…