Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has indicated a change in stance towards China over the South China Sea. Photo: EPA Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has indicated a change in stance towards China over the South China Sea. Photo: EPA
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has indicated a change in stance towards China over the South China Sea. Photo: EPA
China /  Military

Philippines joining Beijing’s South China Sea drill ‘shows nations are hedging bets’ in Sino-US tussle

Southeast Asian countries also cooperating with US and Japan to keep China in check in the region, analysts say

Topic |   China’s military
Kristin Huang
Kristin Huang

Updated: 11:31pm, 9 Oct, 2018

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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has indicated a change in stance towards China over the South China Sea. Photo: EPA Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has indicated a change in stance towards China over the South China Sea. Photo: EPA
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has indicated a change in stance towards China over the South China Sea. Photo: EPA
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