tokyo: In fact, Tokyo has always tapped dollar diplomacy into its ASEAN policy, according to Global Times China. Like some other Western countries, Japan extends the economic aid in governmental development and non-government funds with political conditions attached. There is no doubt that Tokyo's aid to the Philippines is aimed at China. Abe not only offers money to Manila, but also military support such as patrol boats, planes and military training. Tokyo's dollar diplomacy starts with the strengthening of its cooperation with Manila on issues like anti-terrorism and maritime security, followed by some security collaborations in the South China Sea like in joint patrols of the waters. By doing so, he intends to influence the Philippines to contain China.
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