Manila’s Tricky US-China Balancing Act

The US’s vice president comes calling for more than ‘resorts and beaches’

Nov 27, 2022

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By: Viswa Nathan

The November 21 visit of US Vice President Kamala Harris to the Philippines has given new impetus to a lingering drive against a US-Philippine military alliance. Some are concerned that the existing agreements could put the Philippines at risk should there be an armed conflict between China and the US.

This risk appears to have lessened s…

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