US wants to make Philippines “a proxy” in US-China confrontation Post author:mck Post published:March 29, 2025 Post category:Blog Victor Gao says Pete Hegseth is trying to stir up a confrontation between China and the US, using the Philippines. You Might Also Like Video: OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs refuse to hold hands at India AI summit February 19, 2026 LIVE: Israel sets military budget at $34bn, keeps attacking Gaza December 5, 2025 Israeli forces intercept the Madleen aid ship headed to Gaza June 9, 2025