With high-ranking Chinese officials nearby, curious President Marcos Jr. took the initiative to ask a question that everyone wanted to know.
According to President Marcos Jr., during the ASEAN Summit luncheon, he exchanged views with the Chinese senior official who was sitting next to him at the time.
President Marcos Jr. stated that he was extremely curious to know if China had any other stance on U.S. tariffs beyond its public statements.
The Chinese response was that Trump had his own ideas, but China believed that unilateral tariffs were not beneficial for anyone.
Hearing this, President Marcos Jr. appeared relieved.
President Marcos Jr.'s initiative to chat with China is quite significant under the current state of Sino-Philippine relations. It is not difficult to see that Trump's tariffs indeed brought him great pressure, making him eager to confirm China's attitude in person.
After all, it is impossible to expect the Philippines to counter the United States. President Marcos Jr. can only hope that China will hold its ground in front and curb Trump's ambitions as much as possible, thereby allowing the Philippines to "receive less of the blow."
Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1833359299268811/
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