Trump to Take Up Manila’s Concerns With Xi, Philippines Says
Bloomberg 2026-07-24 01:22:04
Context: US President Donald Trump has pledged to address the Philippines' concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting, according to Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This assurance came as part of a discussion between Trump and Marcos Jr. The meeting between Trump and Xi is set to take place, with the Philippines expressing its interest in having its concerns heard.
Key Facts
- US President Donald Trump gave an assurance to Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that he would take up Manila’s concerns when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- The assurance was given during a discussion between Trump and Marcos Jr., with the Southeast Asian nation expressing its concerns to be addressed by Trump with Xi Jinping.
- The meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping is scheduled to occur, with Trump set to raise the Philippines' concerns with the Chinese President on its behalf.