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It’s Time to Rethink Philippine Policies on China
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
By examining the underlying assumptions, it’s clear a rethink of Philippine China policies is needed.
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It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
April 10, 2019
It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
Not even a strongman like Duterte can prevent China from altering the status quo, so what’s the plan?
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It’s Time for a New Philippine Strategy Toward China
New Photographs Show China's South China Sea Artificial Islands Like You've Never Seen Them
February 07, 2018
New Photographs Show China's South China Sea Artificial Islands Like You've Never Seen Them
A look at China's militarization of its artificial islands in high resolution.
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New Photographs Show China's South China Sea Artificial Islands Like You've Never Seen Them
China, ASEAN Come to Agreement on a Framework South China Sea Code of Conduct
May 19, 2017
China, ASEAN Come to Agreement on a Framework South China Sea Code of Conduct
The framework appears to focus on general principles, with no agreement on binding rules just yet.
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China, ASEAN Come to Agreement on a Framework South China Sea Code of Conduct
China May Have Been Surveying Strategic Waters East of Philippines
March 31, 2017
China May Have Been Surveying Strategic Waters East of Philippines
Benham Rise could be site of submarine operations in a U.S.-China clash.
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China May Have Been Surveying Strategic Waters East of Philippines
Duterte Says Philippines Will Accept China Arms Deal
December 13, 2016
Duterte Says Philippines Will Accept China Arms Deal
Announcement comes weeks after controversy erupted over rifle agreement with Washington.
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Duterte Says Philippines Will Accept China Arms Deal
Duterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
October 26, 2016
Duterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
The Philippine president's talk of multilateralism over the South China Sea involving Japan will concern China.
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Duterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
October 21, 2016
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
Rodrigo Duterte's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart suggests bilateral rapprochement on a range of issues.
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences
September 16, 2016
Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences
The foreign secretary says Manila will move forward with official talks with Beijing.
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Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences
Will Duterte's Loose Lips Sink the US-Philippines Alliance?
September 09, 2016
Will Duterte's Loose Lips Sink the US-Philippines Alliance?
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the U.S.-Philippines relationship.
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Will Duterte's Loose Lips Sink the US-Philippines Alliance?
Thailand's Future After the Constitutional Referendum
August 27, 2016
Thailand's Future After the Constitutional Referendum
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss Thailand's new constitution and upcoming Asian summits.
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Thailand's Future After the Constitutional Referendum
Is China-Philippines Bilateralism on the South China Sea Going Anywhere?
August 15, 2016
Is China-Philippines Bilateralism on the South China Sea Going Anywhere?
Fidel Ramos' "Track II" overture maintains steam, but can bilateralism lead to a positive outcome?
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Is China-Philippines Bilateralism on the South China Sea Going Anywhere?
The Risks of Duterte’s China and South China Sea Policy
July 09, 2016
The Risks of Duterte’s China and South China Sea Policy
We need to be clear about what the real danger is not just for the Philippines, but the region and the world.
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The Risks of Duterte’s China and South China Sea Policy
After the Big South China Sea Verdict, What Will ASEAN Say?
June 30, 2016
After the Big South China Sea Verdict, What Will ASEAN Say?
ASEAN foreign ministers will convene days after the highly anticipated South China Sea verdict drops. What will they say?
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After the Big South China Sea Verdict, What Will ASEAN Say?
Report: Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Take Over Spratly Island Feature From Philippines
March 02, 2016
Report: Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Take Over Spratly Island Feature From Philippines
Chinese coast guard vessels have expelled Filipino fishermen from Jackson Shoal in the South China Sea.
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Report: Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Take Over Spratly Island Feature From Philippines
Why the Philippines Won't Have a New China Policy After Aquino
July 29, 2015
Why the Philippines Won't Have a New China Policy After Aquino
Expecting a radical shift under a new president is misguided.
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Why the Philippines Won't Have a New China Policy After Aquino
Road from Shangri-La: South China Sea Situation Report
June 05, 2015
Road from Shangri-La: South China Sea Situation Report
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Franz-Stefan Gady discuss tensions in the South China Sea with Greg Austin.
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Road from Shangri-La: South China Sea Situation Report
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
June 19, 2019
Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
The MP from Kerala reflects on the recent election results, and where the country goes from here.
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