Marcos Rules Out Trade Curbs on China Amid Maritime Dispute
The Philippines will not impose trade restrictions on China despite escalating tensions in the South China Sea, with the Marcos administration prioritizing economic ties and diplomatic solutions over retaliatory measures. China remains the Philippines' largest source of imports.
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