Growing Philippine-Chinese Ties Raise Questions in ASEAN

role – n. ​part played by a person or thing in a particular situation

sting – n. a hurtful effect of something

incentive – n. something that encourages someone to act in a certain way

initiative – n. a plan or activity done to solve a problem

estranged – adj. separated from, not in contact

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