Philppines Calls China’s South China Sea Proposals Questionable

Philppines Calls China’s South China Sea Proposals Questionable

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country hasn't rejected China's proposal on managing disputes over the South China Sea, but that the premise is questionable and counter to the Philippines' interests. China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it had put forward initiatives to the Southeast Asian nation to manage their disputes and work together. Patrick Fok reports.

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President Marcos vows to defend Philippine sovereignty

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says he’ll not allow any foreign power to take a square inch of his country’s territory as the Philippines and China continue to butt heads over maritime disputes. He made the comments during an address to Australia’s parliament on Thursday ahead of an ASEAN summit in Melbourne next week. Chris Gilbert reports.

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