Manila's Strongman Marcos Jr. to Lead ASEAN: Will He Push War with China?

20/11/2025 51 min
Manila's Strongman Marcos Jr. to Lead ASEAN: Will He Push War with China?

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China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, just upgraded their free trade agreement, strengthening economic ties amid Trump’s tariff war. But key US ally president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to assume the ASEAN chair in 2026 — what does this mean for the future China-ASEAN relations? For tensions in the South China Sea?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.