U.S. allies could play key roles in a U.S.-China war over Taiwan The Philippines, Japan, Australia and South Korea could all be key players. Axios · May 2, 2023
Biden to host Philippines leader as tensions grow with China President Joe Biden is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines as concerns grow about China's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea The Independent UK · May 1, 2023
Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023
Philippines stoking regional tension with US bases pact, China envoy says The Philippines is "stoking the fire" of regional tensions by offering expanded military base access to the United States, whose goal is to interfere in China's affairs with Taiwan, Beijing's ambassador to Manila said on Friday. Reuters · Apr 14, 2023
Marcos meets Blinken in Philippines amid US-China crisis President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Manila The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022
Biden, Xi congratulate Marcos Jr on Philippine presidential win Ferdinand Marcos Jr declares victory in Philippine presidential election, pledges to be a leader ‘for all Filipinos’. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2022