China-Philippine relations

Manila's coast guard has taken extra efforts to document and publicize assertive Chinese behavior in the South China Sea.

Marcos could be characterized as a middle ground between his predecessors – not as pro-U.S. than Aquino, but less pro-China than Duterte.

Although both sides have kept it low key, Chinese coast guard activities are continuing in areas claimed by Manila.

Alluding to the two countries' territorial dispute in the South China Sea, Marcos said he looks forward to discussing bilateral and regional political and security issues.

Even if Marcos were to actively engage Beijing – and that’s not a given – there are hard limits to Chinese influence in the Philippines.

Two Philippine ships headed for Second Thomas Shoal with food supplies for the Filipino forces there were blasted with water by Chinese coast guard vessels.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has asked the Philippines to respect what it calls Chinese sovereignty in the disputed waters.

China’s maritime militia is once again at the center of a crisis in the South China Sea. What now?

According to the Philippine government, more than 250 Chinese vessels have been spotted near six Manila-claimed islands and reefs in the disputed South China Sea.

China is using a targeted expansion of its pop culture and media in the Philippines to promote pro-China narratives and content.

A new Chinese law authorizes the country’s coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy other countries' structures on islands it claims.