De ce Filipinele au ajuns în prima linie a confruntării dintre China și SUA în Marea Chinei de Sud • Newsweek România

The Philippines finds itself at the forefront of the US-China rivalry in the South China Sea, facing territorial challenges from China. Despite not being in open conflict, tensions are high as the Philippines defends its maritime claims against China's expansive assertions. The Philippine Defense Secretary emphasizes the need for resistance against Chinese encroachments, while the country seeks to strengthen security partnerships beyond the US. China's claims, including recent territorial assertions over the Batanes Islands, are met with rejection from Philippine officials. The US military presence in the Philippines has increased under President Marcos Jr., amid concerns over China's influence and economic ties.