# China-Philippines relations
Latest news and articles about China-Philippines relations
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Manila’s Diplomatic Tightrope: Balancing Beijing’s Warnings with ASEAN Leadership
Chinese and Philippine diplomats met in Manila to discuss a fragile bilateral relationship, resulting in a Philippine pledge to keep territorial disputes off the ASEAN agenda. Manila reaffirmed its adherence to the One-China policy while Beijing warned the Philippines to align its actions with its diplomatic promises.
Science as Sovereignty: Beijing Rejects Claims of Withdrawal from Scarborough Shoal
China's Foreign Ministry has officially denied reports of a withdrawal from Scarborough Shoal, asserting that its recent activities, including a major scientific expedition, demonstrate continued sovereignty and control. The statement serves as a direct rebuttal to the United States and the Philippines, reinforcing Beijing's hardline stance on maritime disputes.
Weaponizing the Purse: Beijing’s Sanctions on Manila Reveal the Fraying Edges of Economic Diplomacy
China’s decision to sanction Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro signals a hardening stance that threatens to derail future economic aid and infrastructure cooperation between the two nations. While Beijing claims the measures are targeted at individuals, the move is widely viewed as a strategic warning to the Marcos Jr. administration regarding its defense ties with the United States.
Kitchen Diplomacy: The Symbolic Significance of Manila’s Media Avoidance in Singapore
Philippine defense leaders' decision to bypass Chinese media at the Shangri-La Dialogue has sparked criticism from Beijing, which views the move as a tactical retreat to maintain a 'victim narrative' in the South China Sea dispute. Chinese analysts suggest this avoidance signals Manila's intent to use upcoming diplomatic milestones, including its ASEAN chairmanship, to further isolate China internationally.
China Films Philippine Vessel Dumping ‘Unknown Object’ Near Spratly Islands, Raising Tensions in the South China Sea
Chinese authorities released footage showing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel discarding an unidentified object near the Spratly Islands on Feb. 16, a small incident that nevertheless amplifies tensions in the contested South China Sea. The episode highlights how filmed encounters and the deployment of equipment at sea serve as instruments of strategic signaling between Manila and Beijing.