China Philippines

While few large Chinese infrastructure projects have eventuated under the current administration, the country has been awash in Chinese money.

The election of Rodrigo Duterte in 2016 initiated a wild swing in the country's policy toward China. Get set for more change in 2022.

Manila asserted its right to conduct military drills in the South China Sea, but President Duterte continues to approach the issue with caution.

Despite President Duterte's much-vaunted "pivot to China," the nation's relationship with the U.S. remains as strong as ever.

Recent concerns of thousands of Chinese military personnel infiltrating the country are just one manifestation of the growing fears of Beijing’s influence in the Philippines and alleged government complicity.

The issue has raised broader questions about the security risks of Beijing’s involvement in certain industries overseas.

The development highlighted the ongoing activity in the defense domain that has taken off in the Duterte era.

The two sides are looking to make further inroads in their security ties.

Li Keqiang will be the first Chinese premier in ten years to visit the Philippines.

A look at where defense ties are and where they might be headed.

Aid is yet another sign of Beijing’s growing ties with Manila in the Duterte era.

Both sides have hailed the move as a step forward for their defense ties.

The Duterte administration continues to tout opportunities of a pact despite the significant risks it would involve.

Immediate opportunities mask serious risks related to the past, current context, and the near future.

Despite the obvious challenges, one should not dismiss the possibility of advances being made in the future.

Beijing’s latest assistance to Manila is notable but also needs to be kept in perspective.

The initiative’s progress was under scrutiny at Asia’s premier security dialogue.

Inaugural drills are yet another sign of Beijing’s deepening security role in the subregion.

Though Manila continues to flirt with the idea, details remain murky for now.

A closer look at the significance of the goodwill visit within the context of Sino-Philippine relations.

Former president Fidel Ramos is suggesting an alternate way for the Philippines to approach the world.

The controversial president makes a surprising suggestion about Beijing patrolling neighboring waters.

Both sides are making progress toward a new coast guard body and hotline.