Marcos says 'hard to imagine' Philippines can avoid Taiwan conflict

Moves to tighten defense ties with U.S. and Japan not aimed at China

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. poses for a portrait after an interview on Feb. 12 in Tokyo. (Photo by Yuki Kohara) 

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his country could be pulled into a possible conflict in the Taiwan Strait because of its proximity to the island.

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