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Philippines' foreign policy diverges from ASEAN-China pragmatic trend

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The Philippines' security-focused foreign policy, particularly its alignment with external powers, is diverging from the broader trend of pragmatic relations between China and ASEAN nations. While Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr stated an intention to resolve disputes peacefully, this approach contrasts with ASEAN's economic integration with China, exemplified by initiatives like the Hainan Free Trade Port. The article questions the effectiveness of a decade-old UNCLOS ruling in resolving maritime disputes, noting continued incidents and deployments. AI

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Philippines' foreign policy diverges from ASEAN-China pragmatic trend

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Peter T. C. Chang ·

    Philippines’ belligerence towards China out of step with Asean trend

    The Philippines’ confrontational approach to maritime territorial disputes, such as its championing of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, has not only failed to resolve regional tensions, it also risks undermining Asean centrality. In May, addressing Japan’s National Di…

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