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Philippines Signals China Relations Recalibration Amid South China Sea Tensions
Manila moves toward incremental diplomatic approach weeks after Marcos announced reset with Beijing
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- The Philippines is pursuing a new equilibrium in its relations with China, with both sides agreeing to take incremental steps toward stable and predictable ties, according to former Philippine ambassador Jaime FlorCruz.
- His comments come weeks after President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr announced a reset in Manila's relations with Beijing, signaling a recalibration of Philippine foreign policy amid rising tensions over disputed South China Sea islets.
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The Philippines is pursuing a new equilibrium in its relations with China, with both sides agreeing to take incremental steps toward stable and predictable ties, according to former Philippine ambassador Jaime FlorCruz. His comments come weeks after President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr announced a reset in Manila's relations with Beijing, signaling a recalibration of Philippine foreign policy amid rising tensions over disputed South China Sea islets.
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