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Marcos: Philippines likely drawn into Taiwan conflict due to proximity

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that due to the country's geographical proximity to Taiwan, the Philippines would likely be drawn into any potential conflict over the island. While Manila wishes to avoid involvement, Marcos acknowledged that the northern Philippines would inevitably be affected or become part of such a conflict. He expressed confusion over Beijing's negative response to his earlier remarks on the matter. AI

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Marcos: Philippines likely drawn into Taiwan conflict due to proximity

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Phoebe Zhang ·

    Marcos says Philippines, because of proximity to Taiwan, likely involved in any conflict

    The Philippines is likely to be involved in any conflict over Taiwan because of its proximity and the nearly 200,000 Filipinos working there, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr told Japanese media on Monday, ahead of a state visit to Japan next week. He said Manila did not want to be…