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Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China's protest
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday his country would inevitably be drawn “kicking and screaming” into any war over Taiwan due to its proximity to the self-ruled island and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers there,
Philippines' Marcos Says China 'Misinterpreted' His Comments on Taiwan
MANILA (Reuters) -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
The Philippines hit back at the latest criticism of China after Pres. Marcos Jr. said the country would be drawn into an all-out war
China accuses Philippines of 'playing with fire' on Taiwan
China accused the Philippines on Friday of "playing with fire" after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Southeast Asian nation would be drawn into any conflict between China and the United States 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.
Marcos TEARS INTO China as Philippines Vessel ATTACKED; Says Philippines Can’t Avoid War Over Taiwan
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched a blistering attack on China after a Philippine vessel was targeted, warning that the Philippines cannot avoid war if tensions over Taiwan escalate.
Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan — Marcos
P hilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said "we do not want to go to war, but I think if there is a war over Taiwan, we will be drawn, we will be pulled in whether we like it or not, kicking and screaming.
Defence experts warn of China’s plans to invade Taiwan
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
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.

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 ...

China Navy and Coast Guard Ships Collide During Dispute With US Ally

A Chinese coast guard and navy destroyer collided during a dramatic confrontation with Philippine government forces in the ...

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 ...

A pause on higher tariffs for China is due to expire Tuesday. Here's what to know.

The uncertainty has left businesses in limbo and a decision to raise the import duties could jolt world markets.

How China Could Take Taiwan, Without Firing a Shot

A slow reunification now seems possible. And for that, Beijing just needs to win the psychological war, writes Kerry Brown.

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 ...

La pausa en los aranceles estadounidenses sobre China expira el martes

La pausa de 90 días en la imposición de aranceles más altos a China debe expirar el martes y no está claro si se ...

Taiwan reports first imported chikungunya case from China

T aiwan has reported its first case of the chikungunya virus imported from China, where the mosquito-born disease has ...

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 ...