Rappler's latest stories on Philippines-China ties
Davao City recognizes China envoy for 'historic achievements'
In a resolution, Davao City also thanks Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua for several projects funded by the China Foundation for Peace and Development for the President's hometown

Duterte postpones Fujian leg of China trip
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte is supposed to inaugurate a building at the Fujian Normal University built in honor of his mother, Soledad Roa Duterte

Defense chief says Chinese POGO workers can easily shift to espionage
Chinese online gaming hubs near military camps can eventually spy on them, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says, but a security expert believes spying is 'the least of worries' that POGOs present

[OPINION] Time for crazy rich change
Musing on a blockbuster film amid greater China-Philippine engagement

PH GDP Growth, Mocha on Trudeau, Duterte and Li | Midday wRap
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Duterte, Chinese vice premier affirm PH-China ties
The two officials affirm their countries commitment to previously signed deals but leave out any discussion on China s interest in Benham Rise

PH, China to resume trade dialogue after hiatus
Philippine and Chinese officials discuss the possible construction of a Chinese industrial park in the Philippines among other things

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Makati Business Club: Yes to strong China ties, but maintain US alliance
The Philippines premier business group welcomes President Rodrigo Duterte s pivot to China but emphasizes that it should not come at the expense of the United States

Duterte: No strings attached in Lawin aid from China
It s completely out of benevolence says Duterte about the almost P90 million in aid from China for Super Typhoon Lawin Haima recovery efforts

Estrada backs Duterte pivot to China, hits US 'meddling'
Former president Joseph Estrada says he fears that the United States will seek the ouster of President Rodrigo Duterte

Facebook poll: Is the Philippines better off with China than the US?
We ask our online followers what they think of President Rodrigo Duterte s pivot to China

Duterte says he will not sever U.S. ties
On whether or not his separation will affect defense agreements with the US Duterte says maybe and that he plans to consult with military officials first

Duterte announces military, economic split from US
3rd UPDATE Before chuckling the President tells his Chinese audience So please you have another problem of economics in my country I am separated from them so I will be dependent on you for a long time
Duterte: No talks with China on joint exploration in West PH Sea
The Philippine President will seek Congress approval before proposing joint exploration of the disputed sea

Duterte arrives in Beijing to begin state visit
The government delegation to accompany President Rodrigo Duterte is updated to include House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez more lawmakers and more Cabinet secretaries

Duterte: No bargains with China on West PH Sea
But while Duterte will insist that the Hague ruling be taken up he says there will be no hard impositions on China

Duterte: I won't give up West PH Sea, Hague ruling
Nobody but nobody even the President of this country can give up the claim That s one sure way of going to impeachment says the Philippine President

Duterte's China visit to focus on trade, investments
President Rodrigo Duterte and President Xi Jinping will witness the signing of bilateral agreements as well as a lot of business deals between Philippine and Chinese businessmen says the DFA

Duterte to China: 'Increase focus' on your criminals
The bulk of illegal drugs in the Philippines are supposedly sourced from China

China to PH: Do not 'hype up' maritime dispute
Beijing also says the situation in the South China Sea has not changed in response to Manila s statement that it spotted several vessels near the Scarborough Shoal

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PH to China: Explain ships near Scarborough Shoal
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says 4 Chinese Coast Guard ships two barge like vessels and two suspected troop ships were spotted on Saturday September 3

Duterte fuels hope as PH, China mark 41 years of ties
The Philippines and China mark the 41st anniversary of diplomatic relations now at their lowest point in history because of the dispute over the West Philippine Sea
