Can China and the Philippines mend their strained ties? | TV Shows

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is in China for his first abroad journey as chief.

The Philippines and China have had a strained relationship lately – the following stage of which either side wish to form throughout President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s go to to Beijing.

Manila has traditionally been a detailed ally of the US, however that relationship cooled considerably below final Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who cast nearer ties with Beijing.

China is the nation’s most necessary buying and selling companion.

However they’ve vital variations, too – corresponding to Beijing’s actions within the disputed South China Sea, which the Philippines has referred to as unlawful.

China for its half says the go to will give attention to “regional and worldwide problems with frequent concern”.

President Marcos says he’s wanting ahead to growing financial cooperation.

So, what’s at stake for each international locations from this go to?

Presenter: Laura Kyle

Visitors:

Andy Mok – Senior analysis fellow on the Heart for China and Globalization, Beijing

Marites Vitug – Editor-at-large with the information web site Rappler in Manila and creator of Rock Strong: How the Philippines Received Its Maritime Case in opposition to China

Ei Solar Oh – Senior fellow on the Singapore Institute of Worldwide Affairs