Rappler's latest stories on Xi Jinping Philippine visit
Newsbreak Chats: Xi Jinping's state visit, Rappler's Fact Check Project
The team discusses on Thursday, November 29, Xi Jinping's state visit and Rappler's efforts to combat disinformation
DOCUMENTS: PH-China deals signed during Xi Jinping visit
Malacañang releases 7 of the 29 agreements signed between the Philippines and China during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit. See the released documents here.
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: At tayo’y ibinugaw sa bisita ni Tatay
Saglit na panahon pa, mamamahinga na rin si Tatay. At tayong malakas pa ang magpapasan ng bunga ng pagbubugaw niya sa sambahayan.
Carpio, Del Rosario say PH 'safe' with China oil deal
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio and Ambassador Albert del Rosario agree that 'nothing is being given away' in the oil deal between the Philippines and China
Xi’s Manila visit ‘more optics than substance’
It's only a reprieve. Critics warn against the implementation of the planned oil and gas deal that commits Manila to a cooperation scheme with Beijing in the West Philippine Sea.
LIVE: Forum on maritime disputes in the South China Sea
The forum – Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea: Navigating the Diplomatic Waters – brings together high-level officials, diplomats, and experts on the issue
‘No meaning’ in Palace displaying only Chinese flag during Xi visit, says Lorenzana
‘They are in our land. This is our country. Perhaps that was just a show of respect to the guest,’ says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
'Forces' in gov't pushed for PH-China oil deal – Locsin
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says the oil and gas deal with China 'wasn't being pushed' by President Rodrigo Duterte himself
Locsin bares parts of Philippines' oil deal with China
(UPDATED) Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says he needs China's permission to release the complete oil deal signed during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping
A big neighbor comes to visit: Highlights of Xi’s PH trip
The Chinese President's visit leaves Filipinos with more questions than answers
Who came to see Xi Jinping at Shangri-La?
Politicians and businessmen make their way in to see Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials at the posh hotel in Taguig City
VLOG: Si Xi Jinping, Duterte, at Rizal
Sa pagbisita niya sa Pilipinas, inihahalintulad ni Xi Jinping si Rodrigo Duterte kay Jose Rizal
Breach in protocol over PH presidential flag during Xi's state visit
The lone presence of the Chinese flag during the welcome ceremony and review of the guards by the 2 presidents is unlike any other state visit
What can bring Cayetano and Arroyo together? Xi Jinping
Former foreign secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appear to be friendly after the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping
Infra projects move forward after Xi Jinping's visit to PH
Cooperation arrangements between the Philippines and China are outlined for the Davao City Expressway and Mindanao Railway projects
Sara Duterte on welcoming Xi: Painful heels worth the honor
Wardrobe pains aside, President Rodrigo Duterte's eldest daughter says she was happy to have a chance to personally thank Chinese leader Xi Jinping for visiting the Philippines
Gov't to release 'all pertinent information' on Xi state visit – Panelo
The Palace says no copies of signed agreements have been released because the office in charge, the Department of Foreign Affairs, has been busy with Chinese President's Xi Jinping's second day of activities
PH-China deal on oil, gas dev't creates body to study joint exploration
Up to the last minute, uncertainty clouded what kind of oil and gas deal would come out of Xi's state visit. The MOU appears to be a softer version of the framework earlier prepared.
WATCH: Xi Jinping's state visit to the Philippines
Watch highlights of Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2-day state visit on Rappler
Del Rosario calls for 'full transparency' in PH-China oil deal
'It behooves our negotiators to ensure that our Constitution is not violated,' former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario tells Rappler
Robredo on China deals: Don't compromise PH sovereignty
'Our interests should always come first when we deepen relations with other nations,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
How are PH-China deals affecting Filipino communities
While Xi Jinping was walking along the red carpet in Malacañang, a crowd at the Chinese Consulate in Makati City was denouncing his visit to the Philippines
#XiJinPooh: Filipinos troll Xi Jinping via Winnie the Pooh memes
It's not been a red-carpet welcome for the Chinese leader online
Xi Jinping invites Duterte to visit China a 4th time
President Rodrigo Duterte has visited China every year of his presidency, while he refuses to visit the United States
From Michael Yang to Dennis Uy: Who's who at Xi Jinping state banquet
Lawmakers like Arthur Yap and Sonny Belmonte, leaders of Filipino-Chinese groups, and even a reporter from a Chinese television station are guests at the state dinner
Taho ice cream, abalone soup in Xi Jinping's state dinner
President Duterte, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and guests cap off the first day of state visit with a 4-course meal
Duterte and Xi tackle drugs, Marawi, infrastructure
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will give another 50 scholarships for Filipinos, and donate 10,000 tons of rice for typhoon-stricken communities
Duterte, Xi 'elevate' PH-China ties, 'manage' sea row
Chinese President Xi Jinping says there is wisdom in the saying, 'All creatures may grow together without harming each other'
LIST: Deals signed during Xi Jinping's trip to Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping witness the exchange of 29 documents – a mix of memoranda of understanding, letters, and commercial contracts
PH, China sign deal on oil, gas development in West PH Sea
Philippine and Chinese officials exchange 'memorandum of understanding on oil and gas development' during Xi Jinping's historic state visit
Xi Jinping: Friendship, cooperation 'only correct choice' for PH, China
President Duterte says the Philippines is ready for a 'new chapter of openness' but emphasizes that the relationship with China must be in the spirit of 'respect for sovereign equality'
Xi Jinping honors Rizal, Filipino hero with Chinese roots
(UPDATED) Chinese President Xi Jinping praises Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte 'for taking on Jose Rizal's mantle'
Red-carpet PH welcome for Xi Jinping amid protests
Filipino-Chinese families gather outside President Xi Jinping's hotel to catch a glimpse of the visiting leader as cops in riot gear guard the streets to deter protests
FAST FACTS: China's Belt and Road Initiative
(UPDATED) China's 'One Belt, One Road' initiative is a revival of the ancient silk road trading route that would link Asian markets with economic circles in Europe
IN PHOTOS: Groups to Xi Jinping: 'Stay out of West PH Sea'
Various groups gather outside the Chinese Embassy in Makati City on the first day of President Xi Jinping's Manila visit to assert the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea
Carpio fact-checks Xi Jinping on 14th-century Chinese explorer
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio says that Chinese explorer Zheng He 'never visited the Philippines' as Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed
Malacañang: Other countries should assert Hague ruling
Malacañang sees the value in pressuring China to abide by the 2016 Hague ruling even as President Rodrigo Duterte himself has said that doing so would only provoke China
Panelo: 'Doesn't matter' if China drafted joint exploration deal
Malacañang gives assurances that, regardless of the origin of a draft agreement, Philippine government officials will have studied the document carefully
China Telecom, DICT ink deal for submarine broadband infrastructure
The meeting between DICT Acting Secretary Eliseo Rio Jr and China Telecom Chairman Yang Jie coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Manila
FULL TEXT: Xi Jinping's arrival statement in Philippines
'China stands ready to work with the Philippines for even greater progress in our relations,' says Chinese President Xi Jinping as he arrives in Manila for a state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Philippines
(UPDATED) 'Our relations have now seen a rainbow after the rain,' says Xi Jinping, the first Chinese president to make a state visit to the Philippines in 13 years
Why Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit matters to Filipinos
Ties between the Philippines and China stretch back centuries – but power and money can complicate (not necessarily destroy) even the closest of friendships
[OPINION] Open up a new future together for China-Philippine relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping writes: "As a Philippine proverb goes, 'Seize today, or you will lose tomorrow.' China will work with the Philippines to seize the opportunity and go along with the trend of our time.'
Release of 'skewed' SWS poll on China 'suspect' – Malacañang
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo finds it suspicious that the survey was released hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his state visit
'A friend in need': China's promises to PH
Rappler lists over 100 agreements and pledges that have been made between Manila and Beijing since President Rodrigo Duterte took office
[OPINION] An open letter to President Xi Jinping
Given its stature and power, Your Excellency, it is imperative that China play its proper role in adhering to the rule of law to preserve stability, security, and peace in the world so that we may all continue to pursue our aspirations for development and progress
IN CHARTS: Don't credit China for Philippine growth just yet
The bulk of foreign direct investments and project loans still comes from traditional trade partners like Japan and the United States, and not from China
Welcome Xi Jinping? Filipinos give China 'poor' trust ratings
Most Filipinos reject President Duterte's policy of inaction in the West Philippine Sea, according to a Social Weather Stations poll released on the day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Philippines
5 ways Duterte made good on his pivot to China
As Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Manila, Rappler takes a look at how Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's 'pivot' to China has materialized
PH quietly prepares joint exploration deal with China for Xi visit
(UPDATED) The framework for joint exploration of South China Sea's oil and gas resources could be the highlight of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the Philippines
