US Can’t Use Philippine Bases for China Offensive, Marcos Says
- Philippines leader tries to strike balance between two powers
- Marcos says he reassured China’s foreign minister Qin on bases
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Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the US can’t use military bases in his country for “offensive action” against China in the event of a future war over Taiwan, as the Southeast Asian nation continues to balance strengthening American defense ties with increasing pressure from Beijing.
“I think we are in lockstep with the US with that,” Marcos said. “And that they understand the concerns that the Philippines has, and are sensitive to the reasons why we have those concerns.”