The focus of this article is a very complicated but important regional issue in ASEAN – the current state of the economic, trade and political relations between the Philippines and the Peoples Republic of China. The election of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in 2016 has in fact changed the...
The Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, built by the China Road and Bridge Corporation, was one of two bridges where the Chinese government provided assistance to the Philippines. A 40-minutes drive from Wangcheng District to the central business and trade zone of Chinatown no...
Zhang Dejiang (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC), meets with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 20, 2016. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)...
Lopez said the Philippines has strong historical ties with southeast China's Fujian Province and its people. "Our proximity with each other has attracted so many Fujian investors to do business in the country and partner with other Filipino business groups," Lopez said, adding that some of the ...
Interest Rate Decision for December 2024 in Philippines is 5.75%, lower than the previous value of 6.00%. The forecast was 5.75%. 2024/12/19 15:00 CST Recommend 2 Positive 1 Negative 0 Inflation Rate YoY Final for Nov in Euro Area is 2.2%, higher than the previous value of 2.0%. The...
Philippines' 'Missile Acquisition' Plan Provokes China's 'Arms Race' Warning The Philippines has announced plans to acquire the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system to bolster its maritime defense capabilities. This decision has elicited strong reactions from China, whic...
Called AWD for Alternate Wetting and Drying, this intermittent irrigation technology is the result of an international partnership of China, the Philippines and Bangladesh, through the Irrigated Rice Research Consortium (IRRC), they said adding financed by the SDC since 1997, IRRC facilitates cross-co...
To examine these issues in more detail, we turn now to look at British approaches during this period to some of the key regional institutions, followed by a separate section on bilateral relations and trade and investment agreements and a discussion of the ‘China factor’. Regional institutions...
He said China is willing to throw full support behind Philippines' rotating presidency of ASEAN in 2017. "China would like to work with the Philippines to deepen China-ASEAN relations, properly handleSouth China Seaissue, jointly safeguard stability in the South China Sea and maintain the good ...
Li expressed China's willingness to develop relations with the Philippines to put ties back on a healthy track. China has always stood for resolving bilateral issues through dialogue and consultation of those directly concerned, said Li. Li hoped that the two sides would jointly promote good-neigh...