Trump Says He Welcomes Philippines–China Rapprochement

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said on 22 July that he has no objection to the Philippines maintaining friendly ties with China. Speaking about his own dealings, Trump added that he is "getting along with China very well" and described relations between the two countries as good. Trump did not elaborate on specific policy measures but framed the remarks as evidence of what he portrayed as constructive engagement with Beijing.