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Between the USA and China: Marcos Jr. seeks balance

The Philippines is seeking a balance between its partners the USA and China. Conflicts with Beijing over maritime territories have dominated relations in recent times. But the new President Marcos Jr. is trying to find a way to more cooperation. To this end, he traveled to Beijing this week.

By Christiane Kuehl

Spratly-Inseln Basis Militär China
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The military absorbs South Seas paradises

China continues to expand its influence in the Indo-Pacific: Beijing has forged a security partnership with the Solomon Islands. A US admiral even accuses Beijing of militarizing the South China Sea.

By Christiane Kuehl