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China-Philippines relations

Philippines’ Marcos Seeks Foreign Minister Talks With China on Maritime Disputes
By Jim Gomez
The Philippine president said Manila will continue to push back against China, despite his proposal for higher-level talks to rapidly address future conflicts at sea.

Philippines’ Marcos Jr. Heads to China Amid Sea Disputes
By Associated Press
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.

Philippines Confirms New Envoy to China
By Mong Palatino
The retired foreign correspondent, who has lived in China since 1971, has vowed to build trust with Beijing, while standing up for Philippine interests.

Philippines Seeks Explanation From China Over Seizure of Rocket Debris
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident close to the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island was just the latest between the two nations in the disputed South China Sea.

Philippines Readies Crackdown on Chinese Online Gambling Operations
By Sebastian Strangio
An official said that the crackdown was prompted by "reports of murder, kidnapping and other crimes committed by Chinese nationals against fellow Chinese nationals."

Chinese Foreign Minister Courts Philippines’ President Marcos
By Sebastian Strangio
Foreign Minister Wang Yi was all smiles during his stop in Manila, but China-Philippine relations are likely to remain freighted with challenges.

Marcos Jr. is Steering the Philippines Towards a Foreign Policy Reset
By Richard Javad Heydarian
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.

Philippine Foreign Policy After Duterte
By Richard Javad Heydarian
Notwithstanding the radically divergent positions of different candidates, structural elements will shape and constrain the strategic options of the next Filipino president.

Philippine Supply Boats Reach Marines at China-guarded Shoal
By Jim Gomez
According to the Philippines' defense secretary, the resupply boats reached the shoal without a Philippine military escort in accordance with a Chinese request.

China Just Botched a Monumental Opportunity With the Philippines
By Derek Grossman
Did China miss its shot at the U.S.-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement?

Assessing China’s Assertiveness at Commodore Reef
By Christian Vicedo
Implications for the future of international law and good order at sea in the South China Sea.

What’s in the New China Military Presence Fears in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
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.