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China promised the Philippines billions in development aid. Why did it fall so short?
New study shows China disbursed US$700 million out of a promised US$30.5 billion, with analysts blaming political tensions for the gap.
China issues stark warning to U.S., though its military ignores tensions: direct hit and target sunk
The deployment of the Typhoon Medium-Range Missile System has raised alarms in Beijing. China has previously warned that ...
U.S.-Philippines Reaffirm Defense Pact Amid China Tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Marcos Jr. strengthen U.S.-Philippines military ties to counter China's ...
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'I don't mind' if Philippines' Marcos 'gets along’ with China: Trump
Maritime neighbors Manila and Beijing see ties spiral downward due to disputed South China Sea claims - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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Tensions Rise as China's Safety Warning to Students in the Philippines Sparks Debate
China's Education Ministry has warned Chinese students about safety concerns in the Philippines, citing unspecified criminal ...
Philippine tourism sector bears cost of US-induced geopolitical tension with China
Some analysts argue that the decline in tourism is closely linked to the ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China.
Trump says US will charge 19% tariff on goods from Philippines, down from 20%
It matches the 19% announced for Indonesia and bests Vietnam’s slightly higher rate of 20%. Read more at straitstimes.com.