I was referring to not being a historical precedent with the Philipines. I am not an expert in south-asian studies either, but my understanding of Chinese Imperialism & their relation with Korea & Vietnam etc, was that they have been quasi independent vassal states which is quite different than traditional western imperialism or having a direct claim on the land.
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I don't have a PhD in south-east asian history and it's not well taught but this doesn't comport with my understanding at all
Isn't fighting China off a core part of their culture/history?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_under_Chinese_rule
I was referring to not being a historical precedent with the Philipines. I am not an expert in south-asian studies either, but my understanding of Chinese Imperialism & their relation with Korea & Vietnam etc, was that they have been quasi independent vassal states which is quite different than traditional western imperialism or having a direct claim on the land.