SECURITYSCMP CHINA
Philippines’ bet on shaky investment pledges from the US risks China’s ire
The Philippines' reliance on uncertain US investment commitments under the Pax Silica initiative risks provoking China. US Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg defended the initiative, emphasizing secure supply chain partnerships, after Manila reportedly rejected a request to extend diplomatic immunity to US officials.
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