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Published on: 19. May 2021
The Philippines on their way back to Team USA
The Philippines swung towards China under President Rodrigo Duterte. But despite new economic ties, China continues to press islands in Manila's exclusive economic zone, currently at Whitsun Reef. Now Duterte is moving closer to the US again. Verbally, however, the president allowed his ministers to push ahead.
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