Achievements and limitations in China-Philippines relations in the first two decades of the twenty-first century
Keywords:
Philippines, China, achievements, cooperationAbstract
Since 1975, when diplomatic relations were established between the Philippines and China, despite challenges, an essential alliance has strengthened and endured. Filipino strategic philosophy and flexible foreign policy towards China helps the two countries maintain stable cooperative relations at bilateral and regional levels. This article clarifies achievements and limitations in China-Philippines relations in the first two decades of the twenty-first century.
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