Philippino President Duterte says to travel to China to thank Xi for vaccines

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By what means?
Duterte has no warships no tanks no missiles no planes no nothing. Philippines relies on the US army to defend. And Biden will most likely start a war against China than Vietnam.

I means seriously the Philippines are statistically richer than us in Vietnam. How can they sink to that low?

Vietnam is easy potato compared to China. Besides, it is Communist. So, one stone, two birds. Senile man can grab all the neoliberal glory. China is a no no, unless the senile man does not wish his grand grandson grows a tail and three arms.

PH may not beat Vietnam, but it still stands a greater chance than a stupid adventure against China. Besides, I do not think PH has any factories in Vietnam for people go berserk and start looting.

Alpha defense on youtube says that the Philippines has formalized an agreement on Mar 2, 2021 with India for Brahmos missiles.
Wow, if true, not only NOT buying weapons from China but instead from China's rival. Duterte seems to NOT be in China's camp.

They better buy directly from Russia. Why buy inferior Indian copy?