Engaging China, Noy’s way

Engaging China, Noy’s way

• Written by  Tribune Editorial
• Friday, 20 July 2012 

There might be no way to say it but Noynoy with the moves he had taken recently appears convinced that China is part of the remnants of the crooked past which is how he depicts the previous administration of Mrs. Arroyo and all those associated with her.

It is a clear fixation, similar to the dogged determination of former President Corazon Aquino, Noynoy’s mother, to eradicate the marks of the 20-year presidency of Ferdinand Marcos from the history books, bad traits and achievements included.
Nearly all of the Chinese contracts signed during Gloria’s term has either been rescinded or placed under review while the policy to engage China constructively has been set aside in favor of a hardline position particularly on territorial disputes which Noynoy clearly cannot sustain..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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