Marcos’ Taiwan Strait Remarks Yield Little Gain in Trump Visit
President Marcos’ Taiwan Strait comments sparked a China alert, but his Trump visit yielded only a 1% tariff cut, raising questions about Manila’s diplomatic strategy.
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Trump, Philippine President Hold White House Talks on Trade and Security
President Trump and the president of the Philippines met at the White House to pursue a trade deal and reaffirm security ties, drawing a warning from Beijing.
South China Sea Tensions Front and Center at Shangri-La Dialogue
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, rising military activity in the South China Sea and growing US-Philippines cooperation take center stage as Beijing urges dialogue.
China Says US-Philippine Drills Threaten South China Sea Peace
Chinas defense ministry accuses the Philippines of US-driven naval exercises that threaten South China Sea stability, urging respect for regional peace and rights.
U.S.-Philippines South China Sea Pact Stirs Regional Tensions
U.S.-Philippines defense alignment in the South China Sea risks escalating tensions, with analysts questioning Washington’s long-term geopolitical motives and regional impacts.
Allegations of US Efforts to Undermine Sinovac Vaccines in the Philippines Spark Debate
Reports emerge of alleged US covert efforts to undermine China-made Sinovac vaccines in the Philippines during COVID-19, sparking debate on trust and geopolitics.