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Wang Yi's visit sends message to S-E Asia: China is part of the family
Tour of region seen as Beijing's effort to push back against US' Indo-Pacific strategy
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When Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Manila on July 6, Mr Wang wore the barong tagalog, the traditional Filipino garment for formal occasions.
It was an unusual move for a foreign dignitary, as visiting officials typically wear their host's national costume only during multilateral meetings.
