Philippines China

Manila needs to prepare for a more constrained, competitive, and dangerous world.

More than 200 Chinese vessels continue to lurk around disputed features in the Spratly Islands.

The meetings shape as a response to Washington's recent diplomatic efforts to rally regional support against China.

Voters' rejection of a plan to subdivide the island of Palawan into three provinces has been hailed as a victory against oligarchy and foreign encroachment.

But we should treat the announcement with caution, given that few promised Chinese infrastructure projects have yet eventuated.

The decision comes after a six-year hiatus on oil and gas exploration in areas west of the Philippines.

After four years of flip-flopping, the Philippine President voiced strong support for a Hague ruling rejecting most of China’s claims to disputed waters.

Two more recent deals highlight the contradictions that have resulted from the Duterte administration's "pivot to China."

The latest interaction of the exchange highlighted the ongoing maritime collaboration between the two sides.

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.