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Philippines sends mixed signals to China on diplomatic and defense fronts

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The Philippines is sending mixed signals regarding its relationship with China, with conflicting statements emerging from its diplomatic and security sectors. While a presidential spokeswoman emphasized the mutual need for diplomatic and economic ties, the Defense Secretary rejected military-to-military communication with China. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has stated these differing approaches are not contradictory but rather different methods to achieve the same objective. AI

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Philippines sends mixed signals to China on diplomatic and defense fronts

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