Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war

China considers self-ruled Taiwan, Manila's closest neighbour to the north, to be part of its territory and has threatened to seize it by force. "If there's a war over this it is near us. What are we supposed to do?" Marcos told a news conference, adding: "We can't ignore it." "So inevitably, despite our fervent wish to avoid any confrontation with anybody, anywhere, a war over Taiwan will drag the Philippines, kicking and screaming into the conflict," he said. "I hope it doesn't happen... But...