Marcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlights

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines expressed that his country is resigned to managing its longstanding territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea without escalating tensions. The article compiles this statement along with other recent highlights from SCMP’s Asia reporting.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines stated that his country is "resigned" to managing its longstanding territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea, aiming to avoid any potentially dangerous escalations. This came amid recent tensions and military exercises involving other nations, such as the presence of US stealth jets during drills in India. Marcos's comments reflect a pragmatic approach towards maintaining stability despite ongoing disagreements over maritime territories.

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