Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
has proposed a deal to China, offering to remove U.S. missile systems stationed in the Philippines if Beijing halts its aggressive actions in the South China Sea. The move comes amid rising tensions over territorial disputes in the region. Marcos has criticized China's 'coercive behavior' and urged Beijing to de-escalate its activities. The proposal highlights the Philippines' balancing act between its alliance with the U.S. and its complex relationship with China.
Meanwhile, Filipino authorities have arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of espionage, further complicating the geopolitical situation.
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Philippines offers to return US missiles if China stops South China Sea 'aggression'
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told reporters on Thursday ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump that he would return missiles to the US if China ceased what he called aggressive and coercive behavior in the South China Sea.
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