Qin Gang's trip to Indonesia - his first visit to Southeast Asia since his appointment as China's foreign minister last year - has shown that Beijing is increasingly concerned that the region is leaning more towards the United States, analysts said.

 

While the agenda for Qin's two-day trip this week was dominated by trade and infrastructure development, statements from the Chinese side, as well as remarks by officials from both countries, revealed growing unease about a rivalry between China and the US, according to diplomatic observers.

 

The anxiety, they said, reflected the challenges both the US and China face as they try to nudge Asean countries to pick sides on particular issues.

 

https://www.yahoo.com/now/china-races-influence-frets-over-093000832.html

Given that China has engaged in bullying behavior over the possession of islands with the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwon, is it surprising that these countries might prefer having America on their side?

Former Pres Duterte was previously very anti american and best buddy with big brother China. That relationship turned sour finally, but RP had already received loans from big brother, so it was in the cards, that the sprath island etc would become a area of conflict.

Happy that Pres. Marcos are more intelligent, and realize that USA is their best buddy.

Now, if also Thailand could learn from this

 

Too bad the always desired "pivot to Asia" is now trumped by the pivot to Europe. 

The peoples of the pacific only have to look to Hong Kong to see what happens under China 

1 hour ago, Shop mak said:

Former Pres Duterte was previously very anti american and best buddy with big brother China. That relationship turned sour finally, but RP had already received loans from big brother, so it was in the cards, that the sprath island etc would become a area of conflict.

Happy that Pres. Marcos are more intelligent, and realize that USA is their best buddy.

Now, if also Thailand could learn from this

 

Would be better if all Counties let USA and China fight it out between them, without taking sides 

5 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Would be better if all Counties let USA and China fight it out between them, without taking sides 

You think the countries from which China is stealing land or to just stand by and let it happen?

Just now, placeholder said:

You think the countries from which China is stealing land or to just stand by and let it happen?

I don't think that, no 

19 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

I don't think that, no 

So what course of action do you suggest they pursue?

2 minutes ago, placeholder said:

So what course of action do you suggest they pursue?

In regards to the South China sea ?

Befriending the USA and unfriending China isn't going to solve the issue of the SCS

41 minutes ago, Tug said:

The peoples of the pacific only have to look to Hong Kong to see what happens under China 

Yes and they are patient.

53 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Yes and they are patient.

and unscrupulous. Stop stereotyping.