Daitya

The choice the Philippines didn't want to make

https://lemmy.world/post/262148

The choice the Philippines didn't want to make - Lemmy.world

Thirty-two years ago, the departure of American troops from the archipelago symbolized the end of colonialism. Today, their return seems like the least bad option. By Timothy McLaughlin

Jun 18, 2023 at 1:25pmWeb
Show threadDaityaJun 18, 2023
China isn't gunning for the Philippines. It's got Taiwan in its sights. Understandably, Philippines is nervous about China squatting just beyond Philippine waters, but it ought to be even more nervous about its security in the event of open hostilities between the US and China over Taiwan.