China expansionism in PH back in focus amid espionage concerns

China expansionism in PH back in focus amid espionage concerns

As China moves into what analysts describe as a “head-to-head” collision with the United States, the world is confronting what observers say is Beijing’s increasingly aggressive expansionism. Chester Cabalza, president of the think tank International Development and Security Cooperation, said China is actively seeking to overtake the US in global reputation. Citing the 2026 Global Soft Power Index, Cabalza said the gap between Washington and Bei…