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CSIS · United States · Marcos balances ASEAN chair against China's Scarborough 'nature reserve'
Argues that as 2026 ASEAN chair Marcos must temper confrontation to hold a consensus that includes China-friendly members, even as he deepens defence ties with the US — a gap between Manila's rhetoric and the bloc's caution.
“As ASEAN chair, Marcos must soften confrontation to keep a consensus that includes China-leaning members, widening the gap between rhetoric and reality.”