Of course China doesn't like it. They are accusing us (the US) of elevating tensions. I don't know for a fact, but I doubt Marcos cares much about Taiwan. We do, but why would the Philippines? China (and to a lesser extent, Vietnam) is trying to claim islands that international courts have adjudicated belong to the Philippines.

I think if China weren't trying to assert their control over several Philippine islands, that the US would not now be encouraged by Marcos to set-up shop in the Philippines. Though he may have accepted the anti-ship missiles regardless.

https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/06/phili....

I've already said what I think Marcos should do. Xi will not back down. Not until he is forced to. History is rhyming. We might have a chance NOW to stop the madness. At some point, there will be no turning back. I don't claim to know what that is, but it is coming.

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