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China-Philippines maritime disputes

Rodrigo Duterte’s Turn in the South China Sea
By Harry Krejsa
Will the Philippines' new president snatch defeat from the jaws of victory?

Philippines Faces Post-Arbitration Dilemma Over Reed Bank
By Jeremy Maxie
Would Manila accept exploration of Reed Bank or joint development on Chinese terms?

China Congratulates Philippines' New President Duterte
By Shannon Tiezzi
China hopes to turn over a new leaf in relations with Manila.

Reality Check: Who Lacks Self-Restraint in the South China Sea?
By Jacqueline Espenilla
A look at the legal precedents that help define China and the Philippines' favorite accusation.

After the South China Sea Arbitration
By Mark E. Rosen
Where do we go after the panel has spoken?

Philippine Election: Duterte’s Dangerous Ideas on China
By John Ford
Rodrigo Duterte wants bilateral South China Sea talks with China. This is a very bad idea.

South China Sea Tit-for-Tat? China Refuses US Aircraft Carrier Port Call
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Hong Kong port visit of a U.S. Navy command ship, however, appears to be unaffected by the recent announcement.

Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique
By Yuki Tatsumi
The new deal with the Philippines has different motivations than Japan's defense agreements with other states.

China: Yes, We Sent Ships to Jackson Atoll in Spratlys
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's Foreign Ministry explains why its vessels warned Philippine fishermen away from the disputed feature.

Philippines to (Finally) Join China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
By Shannon Tiezzi
After months of debate, Manila will become the last founding member of the AIIB.

Philippine FM: China’s 9-Dash Line a ‘Berlin Wall of the Sea’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Before an arbitral tribunal, the Philippines' foreign secretary slams China's actions in the South China Sea.

China's President Will Head to Philippines for APEC Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
China is hoping the South China Sea issue won't get raised on what looks to be an ice-breaking trip for Xi Jinping.