Philippines and maritime East Asia

In a departure of obeisance to China, President Marcos of Philippines showed determination in a meeting between US President Joe Biden and Japanese premier Fumio Kishida that has ramifications in the balance of power in maritime East Asia. Measures have been recommended to counter Chinese aggression. The USA has agreed to support the initiative fully. However China has embarked on an infiltration process in Philippines through various ways -students, tourists, scholarly exchanges and in the process manipulate public opinion in favour of China. The situation is grim but President Marcos has taken a decisive step.

Date of Update: 26-Apr-24