Oh, yes, he is bad mouthing the US. The only reason they are allowing us in is to cover their losses and allow us to re-enter their country with the purchase of military bases, seven we are told, just to get China’s attention. And you can bet that as soon as they can get their heads above water, we will be asked to leave. It happened before.
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No, the reason the US was asked - not allowed, but asked - is because of the Chinese threat. The Phils is entirely indefensible and would have to make a deal with China unless supported. It would rather not make a deal with China, and the US and its neighbors would hate it if it did, as that would be a huge threat to them all. So bases.
But if the US isnt credible then they will deal with China.