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Philippines-China relations
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Rodrigo Duterte's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart suggests bilateral rapprochement on a range of issues.
Philippines to Deepen China Talks Despite South China Sea Differences
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The foreign secretary says Manila will move forward with official talks with Beijing.
Will Duterte's Loose Lips Sink the US-Philippines Alliance?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the U.S.-Philippines relationship.
Thailand's Future After the Constitutional Referendum
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss Thailand's new constitution and upcoming Asian summits.
Is China-Philippines Bilateralism on the South China Sea Going Anywhere?
By Ankit Panda
Fidel Ramos' "Track II" overture maintains steam, but can bilateralism lead to a positive outcome?
The Risks of Duterte’s China and South China Sea Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
We need to be clear about what the real danger is not just for the Philippines, but the region and the world.
After the Big South China Sea Verdict, What Will ASEAN Say?
By Ankit Panda
ASEAN foreign ministers will convene days after the highly anticipated South China Sea verdict drops. What will they say?
Report: Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Take Over Spratly Island Feature From Philippines
By Ankit Panda
Chinese coast guard vessels have expelled Filipino fishermen from Jackson Shoal in the South China Sea.
Why the Philippines Won't Have a New China Policy After Aquino
By Richard Javad Heydarian
Expecting a radical shift under a new president is misguided.
Road from Shangri-La: South China Sea Situation Report
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Franz-Stefan Gady discuss tensions in the South China Sea with Greg Austin.
Should the US Proliferate A2/AD in Asia?
By Robert Farley
The United States shouldn't rush into arming its allies with anti-access/area denial technologies.
US to Abandon Use of Land Mines Everywhere But Korea
By Ankit Panda
Plus, the Philippines' Aquino on China's mixed signals, Vietnam may be able to buy U.S. weapons, and more. Security links.