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Philippines doesn’t want war, ‘perplexed’ Marcos Jnr says

Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China's protest
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Monday his country would inevitably be drawn “kicking and screaming” into any war over Taiwan due to its proximity to the self-ruled island and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers there,
Marcos TEARS INTO China as Philippines Vessel ATTACKED; Says Philippines Can’t Avoid War Over Taiwan
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched a blistering attack on China after a Philippine vessel was targeted, warning that the Philippines cannot avoid war if tensions over Taiwan escalate.
Philippines doesn’t want war, ‘perplexed’ Marcos Jnr says after China warning
The Philippines does not want to go to war but will never order its vessels to withdraw from contested areas, the country’s president said following yet another coastguard encounter with China near Scarborough Shoal.
Philippines' Marcos Says China 'Misinterpreted' His Comments on Taiwan
MANILA (Reuters) -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday that Beijing has "misinterpreted" his comments saying Manila will be inevitably drawn in to a conflict between China and Taiwan should one erupt.
Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos warned Monday that his country would be dragged "kicking and screaming" into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare for it.
Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan — Marcos
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said "we do not want to go to war, but I think if there is a war over Taiwan, we will be drawn, we will be pulled in whether we like it or not, kicking and screaming.
Defence experts warn of China’s plans to invade Taiwan
Former foreign affairs minister Alexander Downer analyses China's potential plans to invade Taiwan. "How would the scenario unfold will depend on how the Americans will react to it," Mr Downer said. "The Americans would be unsure
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Marcos rejects China’s ‘playing with fire’ claim, vows PH defense
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US Ally Throws Down Gauntlet at China
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. doubled down in his country's long-running maritime dispute with China on Thursday, vowing not to "cede one square inch" of territory claimed by Beijing.
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