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Duterte China

January 29, 2021
Philippines Cancels Massive Chinese-Led Airport Project
By Sebastian Strangio
President Duterte has surprisingly little to show for his much-vaunted "pivot to China."

November 03, 2020
Are Southeast Asia’s Anti-China Nationalists Democrats?
By David Hutt
Taking anti-China positions is easy for politicians in opposition. Things get more complicated once they take office.

October 12, 2020
Why the Philippines Needs to Establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
By Mark Manantan, Emerson M. Sanchez and Jayson S. Lamchek
The country needs to ensure that its bounty of offshore wealth benefits the people, not just a privileged elite.

April 10, 2019
It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
By Mark Manantan
Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?

February 10, 2019
Reviewing the US-Philippines Alliance: Between Risks and Opportunities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While calls for reviewing the alliance may be understandable, both sides should carefully weigh the risks and opportunities as they assess options.

February 02, 2019
What’s Behind the Fears of China’s Takeover of a Philippines Shipyard?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The issue has raised broader questions about the security risks of Beijing’s involvement in certain industries overseas.

November 22, 2018
China-Philippines Relations: Can the 'Rainbow' Last?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's visit was a feel-good exercise, spotlighting cooperation on the Belt and Road and even the South China Sea.

August 23, 2018
What Would a First Philippine Navy Russia Visit Mean for Duterte’s Pivot?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the potential significance of the move.

February 15, 2018
Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Advances at a recent meeting are much more modest than suggested and conceal the significant challenges that remain.

December 19, 2017
What’s With the ‘Revival’ of the China-Philippines Military Dialogue?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The resumption of annual defense talks is just the latest advance in ties in the Duterte era.

October 27, 2017
What’s Next for China-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at where defense ties are and where they might be headed.

October 05, 2017
What’s in the New China Military Aid to the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides have hailed the move as a step forward for their defense ties.
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