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GT exclusive: A close-up look at ASEAN's discontent with external countries' manipulation of S.China Sea issue

The US Embassy in the Philippines is located in a coastal area in Manila, which boasts the most beautiful beaches and waterfront promenades. A local tour guide told the Global Times that the US Embassy in the Philippines is one of the largest embassies among US missions abroad. It is closely connected to the Philippine Navy located in South Harbor in Manila and the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters.
“The proximity means if there is any emergency, Americans can quickly escape under the protection of the Philippine military,” said the guide.
Under the current Philippine government, the US’ influence, which was once thought to be drifting away from the Philippines, is quickly coming back. Some Philippine analysts believe that the current Philippine government is creating friction in the South China Sea with the aim of boosting the presence of the US military in the Philippines. They believe that only by creating panic among the people can the US’ military return to the ....

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