Chitchat Duterte already had plans for closer China ties before being elected as

[Rogue Trader]

Go to 1:40 mark to see what Duterte said back in May regarding the South China Sea issue.

[video=youtube;8F6IlIapfdY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F6IlIapfdY&index=4&list=WL[/video]

The world seem to forget this guy is a trained lawyer. So even though ruled in Bananaland's favour, the arbitration can't even be enforced by anyone. He is being very practical and choose to build close ties with China.

Meanwhile, back in his aircon office, Lee hsien loong the mathematician is still dreaming of TPP becoming a reality.

 

[yellowarse]

Thanks, at least this guy's consistent, a mark of integrity.

Not like some local politician who promised no GST increase during the elections, and increased the GST post-election.

 

[mojito]

What is integrity? Can eat or not?
Loong is a visionary. For Singapore to thrive and prosper, we must have the TPP, nevermind the sinkies. They just statistics, worth but a footnote in history.

 

[Leckmichamarsch]

he is going to get lots of money by playing Xi vs Obana vs Abe

now Ah Jib want to copy pathway

 

[bodycells]

Usually people who got balls are smart.. Unlike your sinkie loser PM.