russia: I've realigned myself in your ideological flow," he told business leaders in Beijing on Thursday. "And maybe I will also go to Russia to talk to Putin and tell him that there are three of us against the world: China, Philippines and Russia, according to CNN. It the only way." Duterte didn't provide details about how he'd break away from the United States, or what the separation could entail. In a state visit aimed at cozying up to Beijing as he pushes away from Washington, the Philippine President announced his military and economic "separation" from the United States. "America has lost now. US officials stressed the long history of diplomatic, military and financial ties between the two countries. In China, leaders said they were ready to start a new chapter.US seeks clarity on 'separation'A gamble Relations between China and the Philippines had soured over a territorial dispute in the South China Sea. Read More "We have not received any requests from officials to change our alliance," Deputy White House Press Secretary Eric Schultz told reports aboard Air Force One Thursday.
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