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Reuters NEXT Prospect of war in region remote and not imminent, says Philippine defence secretary

Reuters NEXT Prospect of war in region remote and not imminent, says Philippine defence secretary

Reuters3 days ago
MANILA, July 9 (Reuters) - Philippines Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Wednesday that China's strategic plans for the region are independent of any American leadership and are driven by its own agenda.
In an interview at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore, Teodoro added the prospect of war is not imminent and remains remote.
To view the live broadcast of the World Stage go to the Reuters LIVE page: https://www.reuters.com/world/reuters-next-asia-live-global-leaders-address-challenges-opportunities-2025-07-07/
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