Duterte China

President Duterte has surprisingly little to show for his much-vaunted "pivot to China."

Taking anti-China positions is easy for politicians in opposition. Things get more complicated once they take office.

The country needs to ensure that its bounty of offshore wealth benefits the people, not just a privileged elite.

Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?

While calls for reviewing the alliance may be understandable, both sides should carefully weigh the risks and opportunities as they assess options.

The issue has raised broader questions about the security risks of Beijing’s involvement in certain industries overseas.

Xi's visit was a feel-good exercise, spotlighting cooperation on the Belt and Road and even the South China Sea.

A closer look at the potential significance of the move.

Advances at a recent meeting are much more modest than suggested and conceal the significant challenges that remain.

The resumption of annual defense talks is just the latest advance in ties in the Duterte era.

A look at where defense ties are and where they might be headed.

Both sides have hailed the move as a step forward for their defense ties.