Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte are locked in a political battle that reads like it’s straight out of a thriller. But the stakes go far beyond domestic politics. The Philippines sits at the heart of the US–China power struggle in the region, and the direction it takes could ripple far beyond its shores. Get the Next China newsletter for dispatches from Beijing on where China stands now—and where it's going next. bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/next-china?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=originals&utm_content=newsletter&sref=bgqUwao5 00:00 Intro 01:32 Family Dynasties 02:20 Political Feud 04:45 US vs China Ties 05:35 Sara Duterte’s threat 07:56 Battle for South China Sea 09:26 Trump Tariffs #SouthChinaSea #Philippines #China #Duterte #Marcos -------- Like this video? Subscribe: youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for just $1.99 your first m...