VOA Asia Weekly - Voice of America

VOA Asia Weekly - Voice of America


Duterte's China Pivot: Remarks and Reactions - VOA Asia Weekly - October 27, 2016

October 27, 2016

Announcing not only he wished to “separate” from the United States, but that he wanted all foreign troops out of the Philippines in two years. President Rodrigo Duterte's comments have created uncertainty around his foreign policy. What do some think of the so-called “Punisher” charting a new course for the Asian archipelago away from its long-time ally?