Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was “very encouraging to see” as it could benefit the global economy if it eases trade tensions.

Bart Édes explains what last week’s landmark summit meant for ASEAN and the region’s middle powers.

While asserting the country’s adherence to the One China Policy, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has distanced himself from the growing tensions between Beijing and…