Coverage dated August 10, 2025

Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China's protest

Headline from WDIO Duluth

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country will inevitably be drawn “kicking and screaming” in any war over Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers on the self-ruled island, despite China’s strong protest over such remarks.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China's protest (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country will inevitably be drawn “kicking and screaming” in any war over Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers on the self-ruled island, despite China’s strong protest over such remarks.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan — Marcos – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said "we do not want to go to war, but I think if there is a war over Taiwan, we will be drawn, we will be pulled in whether we like it or not, kicking and screaming."

  3. Digital Journal

    Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos warned Monday that his country would be dragged "kicking and screaming" into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare

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