Philippines: 'We will not sacrifice our sovereign rights in the South China Sea'

Manila tries to strike a balance between deterrence and diplomacy, between security alliances with the United States and economic dependence on China. Enrique Manalo, Foreign Minister of the Philippines, explains on the fringes of the Munich Security Conference what role the new German government can play in this diplomatic balancing act and the region's future.

Last updated: 16. February 2025