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WorldBreakerHulk said: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=6561017 Oh yeah, ASEAN is not a coalition of anti China that the US is forming. Most countries there view China as a threat because of this
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Oh, I didn't want this discussion over here, so I ignored the part about Philippines, but if you're so eager: a) I didn't mention ASEAN in that post; b) proxy is rather neutral term, not sure why hard feelings; c) proxy in the given context was supposed to mean that one political subject acts in favour of another subject's interests (sometimes its own interests as well) in a given area, set of questions etc., therefore d) I stand by my definition, Phillipines is US proxy when it comes to relations with China, which is rather common place tbh.
As far as I know US naval base in Subic Bay was supposed to resume its operation, seems like it didn't by now, not sure what is the current state of affairs on the matter. But as soon as it does Philippines will be considered a threat by PCR with everything that comes with it if situation in South-East China Sea deteriorates up to a military conflict, which I do expect to happen even though not too soon.
Granted, I don't know much about Philippines outside this, but my opinion that I've shared in that post was... it's sometimes wise to consider long-term goals over short-term goals and whatever problems you have with China do not outweight a good relationships with your neighbour.
