Trump assured Marcos he would raise concerns with China regarding the Philippines, while Lin Jian commented on the US-Philippines phone call.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Investors await FED rate decisions amid AI trade revival, political shifts, and trade dispute expectations involving Donald Trump.12:40
  • Donald Trump's endorsement is influencing local political campaigns involving Cleo Fields in Baton Rouge.12:36
• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

  • The Philippines is facing territorial disputes with China over the Scarborough Shoal and South China Sea, leading them to seek advanced military hardware from the US.11:54
  • Marcos promotes Philippine culinary and tourism growth.11:54
• Lin Jian →

  Chinese diplomat

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• US defense chief Pete Hegseth met with ASEAN defense ministers in the Philippines, as allies expressed alarm over China's growing aggression.03:04
• President Marcos Jr. announced the toll-free period on October 29, 2026.06:27