Reported 9 months ago
The 'Forum Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence' was held in Beijing on June 28th, 2024. The Chairman of the Association for Philippines-China Understanding expressed concerns over the escalating tensions in the South China Sea and the presence of 9 U.S. military bases in the Philippines, tearfully stating a desire to prevent his country from becoming a battleground. The chairman criticized the current state of Philippines-China relations, attributing the strain to the involvement of the U.S. in the region.
Source: YAHOO