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China-Philippine relations
Fears of a Marcos Government Courting China Are Overblown
By Andrew Yeo and Enrico Gloria
Even if Marcos were to actively engage Beijing – and that’s not a given – there are hard limits to Chinese influence in the Philippines.
China Coast Guard Uses Water Cannon Against Philippine Boats
By Jim Gomez
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.
Philippines Protests ‘Blocking’ of Its Patrol Ships by China
By Jim Gomez
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has asked the Philippines to respect what it calls Chinese sovereignty in the disputed waters.
China’s Maritime Militia at Whitsun Reef: Trouble in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
China’s maritime militia is once again at the center of a crisis in the South China Sea. What now?
Philippines Demands China Remove Vessels at 6 Islands, Reefs
By Jim Gomez
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’s Soft Power Grows in the Philippines
By Jason Hung
China is using a targeted expansion of its pop culture and media in the Philippines to promote pro-China narratives and content.
Philippines Protests China’s New Coast Guard Law as ‘Verbal Threat of War’
By Associated Press
A new Chinese law authorizes the country’s coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy other countries' structures on islands it claims.
China Refuses to Quit on the Philippines
By Derek Grossman
China may have missed a golden opportunity to see the VFA end, but Beijing is still determined to exploit gaps between the U.S. and its ally.
China’s COVID-19 Diplomacy Backfires in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
A music video ode to “friendly neighbors across the sea” can’t patch over growing discontent with China in the Philippines.
Philippine Official Tweets Order for New Protest Against China
By Associated Press
In response to Chinese encroachment in South China Sea, Philippine foreign secretary tweets in all caps order to file a diplomatic protest.
South China Sea Tops Agenda as Philippines’ Duterte Arrives in China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Both sides are emphasizing the disputed waters, but for different reasons.
The Belt and Road: The Good, the Bad, and the Mixed
By Angela Tritto and Alvin Camba
Demystifying China’s Belt and Road Initiative through 3 case studies.