TAIPEI/MANILA -- The Philippines has eased restrictions on visits to Taiwan and engagement with its officials, paving the way for closer ties as both sides face intensifying military pressure from China.
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Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has signed an order scaling back restrictions on government officials engaging with Taiwan. © Reuters
TAIPEI/MANILA -- The Philippines has eased restrictions on visits to Taiwan and engagement with its officials, paving the way for closer ties as both sides face intensifying military pressure from China.