China Philippines

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.