Rappler's latest stories on Xi Jinping Philippine visit in-depth stories and views
[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.
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
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
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
[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.'
'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
[ANALYSIS] Beneath the glitter of the Xi-Duterte bromance
The result has been economic largesse that is turning into a debt trap even as the strategic situation of the Philippines gets worse
From princeling to president: Who is Chinese President Xi Jinping?
Chinese President Xi Jinping's leadership is driven by his vision of the 'Chinese dream' – the great renewal and rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in all aspects
Enemy at sea, friend of the chief: Philippine military navigates ties with China
Bullied and harassed by China in the West Philippine Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines is forced to strike 'cordial' ties with the staunch ally of its commander-in-chief
From duets to sea disputes: When Chinese presidents visit Philippines
Remember the duet of Fidel V. Ramos and Jiang Zemin, or the awkward walk of Noynoy Aquino and Xi Jinping?
PROFILE: Shades of Duterte in China's Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is visiting the Philippines, shares many things in common with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
‘Oil is everything’ – Duterte’s rhetoric on West PH Sea joint exploration
In the weeks leading to a framework agreement on joint exploration with China, President Rodrigo Duterte emphasizes the Philippines' need for oil
[OPINION] Working together for the golden age of PH-China relations
'We have every reason to believe that Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit will enormously boost China-Philippines relations in the new era and position our relations as a new model of international relations,' writes Ambassador Zhao Jianhua
