Mass South-east Asian shift towards China is unlikely
There is speculation that the Philippine president's shift towards China might see other states follow
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- Massed about-turn?
- Unique elements
- Diplomatic dovetailing
- Economic ties
- Vietnam's position
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_350.jpg "Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, second left, seen during his October visit to Beijing (Reuters/Wu Hong/Pool)")