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Marcos counters China over Taiwan remarks

Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China’s protest
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country will inevitably be drawn “kicking and screaming” in any war over Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers on the self-ruled island,
Philippines' Marcos says China 'misinterpreted' his comments on Taiwan
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that Beijing has "misinterpreted" his comments saying Manila will be inevitably drawn in to a conflict between China and Taiwan should one erupt.
Marcos counters China over Taiwan remarks: I'm just stating facts | INQToday
The Philippines hits back at the latest criticism of China after President Bongbong Marcos said the country would be drawn into an all-out war between global superpowers Beijing and Washington over Taiwan.
Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos warned Monday that his country would be dragged "kicking and screaming" into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare for it.
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Former foreign affairs minister Alexander Downer analyses China's potential plans to invade Taiwan. "How would the scenario unfold will depend on how the Americans will react to it," Mr Downer said. "The Americans would be unsure
Marcos: PH ships to stay in West PH Sea despite China's provocations | INQToday
President Bongbong Marcos says Philippine military and coast guard ships will remain in the West Philippine Sea despite China's continuous provocations.
Philippines doesn’t want war, ‘perplexed’ Marcos Jnr says after China warning
The Philippines does not want to go to war but will never order its vessels to withdraw from contested areas, the country’s president said following yet another coastguard encounter with China near Scarborough Shoal.
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Chinese experts say Marcos’ ‘clarification’ another attempt to provoke on Taiwan question, FM remarks ‘by no means misinterpretation’
Following his reckless remarks last week about China's Taiwan region which drew strong rebuke from the Chinese side, ...
Solomon Islands blocks US, China, Taiwan from Pacific's top political meet
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has said that 21 donor countries, including the United States and China, will ...
China-Philippines tension escalates amid row over Marcos Jr’s Taiwan remark: Water cannon fired at Philippine ship
Days after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines “cannot stay out” if conflict erupts in the Taiwan Strait ...
Taiwan’s Energy Security Needs Nuclear, Ex-US Officials Say
Restarting Taiwan’s mothballed nuclear power plants is one of the key things the self-governed island should do to bolster ...
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Marcos: PHL prepared for China-Taiwan conflict, prioritizes safety of 200,000 Filipinos in Taiwan
While President Ferdinand Marcos has ruled out any “aggressive” response from the Philippines in case a China-Taiwan war erupts, he said the government will be ready to defend its interest in the said ...
Simulated Chinese blockade of Taiwan reveals Singapore as lifeline
The previously unreported exercise offers a rare window into contingency planning over Taiwan, which some Asian and Western ...
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Is the Republican Party Moving Away From Taiwan?
The lack of Republican response to Lai Ching-te’s cancelled trip reflects a deeper shift in the party’s cross-strait policy.
A pause on higher tariffs for China is due to expire Tuesday. Here's what to know.
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Xi Looks to Tighten Grip After Scandals Shake China’s Military Elite
The Chinese leader’s crackdown on military corruption reveals how deep his concerns run, not only about battlefield readiness ...