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Marcos: Philippines will be drawn into Taiwan conflict

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has stated that the Philippines would inevitably be drawn into any conflict over Taiwan due to its geographical proximity. He expressed a desire to avoid such a war but acknowledged the nation's likely involvement, noting that the northern Philippines would be directly affected. Marcos also discussed with Japanese officials the potential benefits of Japan's relaxed arms export policy for the Philippines, particularly in addressing maritime challenges and coercive tactics in the South China Sea. AI

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Marcos: Philippines will be drawn into Taiwan conflict

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