November 4, 2026 | Taiwan Talks

Beijing escalates Philippines row as Hegseth proposes U.S.-ASEAN defense framework to deter China

November 4, 2026 | Taiwan Talks

Beijing escalates Philippines row as Hegseth proposes U.S.-ASEAN defense framework to deter China

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Mark joins Taiwan Talks to examine Beijing’s attempts to use pressure ASEAN and the Philippines, and what Manila’s growing security partnerships and a hypothetical US-ASEAN defense agreement could mean for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.