Marcos Jr-Chinh reviving dormant de facto alliance to check, balance and challenge China in disputed and militarized waters
By RICHARD JAVAD HEYDARIAN MAY 25, 2023 Asia Times

MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has not only revitalized defense ties with traditional Western allies but has also doubled down on strategic cooperation with like-minded regional states pushing back against China’s South China Sea assertiveness.
In particular, Vietnam has emerged as a pivotal player in the Philippines’ emerging regional strategy to constrain and roll back China’s ambitions in the hotly contested and geostrategically crucial maritime area.
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