China-Philippines relations

The president-elect has sent clear signals that he doesn’t want to be too dependent on the U.S. – nor wind up too cozy with China.

Notwithstanding the radically divergent positions of different candidates, structural elements will shape and constrain the strategic options of the next Filipino president.

According to the Philippines' defense secretary, the resupply boats reached the shoal without a Philippine military escort in accordance with a Chinese request.

Did China miss its shot at the U.S.-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement?

Implications for the future of international law and good order at sea in the South China Sea.

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.

If Manila wants to wean itself off the U.S. alliance, it has several options. Each has drawbacks – but so does the status quo.

A late-September incident underscores threats to commercial free navigation in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.

China’s alleged cyberattacks come amid rising sentiments in the Philippines over the South China Sea disputes.

A joint investigation into the sinking of a Philippine boat could be a way forward, if both sides can agree to it.

The incident is just the latest flare up between China and the Philippines on the South China Sea issue.