As we enter 2026, relations between the Philippines and China have become even more strained. In reality, while the CCP hopes for a reversal in Sino-Philippine relations, it is unwilling to make substantial concessions, offering only small favors while simultaneously maintaining military pressure. This combined approach has provoked a strong response from the Philippines, with very poor results. Here are just two examples.
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As we enter 2026, relations between the Philippines and China have become even more strained. In reality, while the CCP hopes for a reversal in Sino-Philippine relations, it is unwilling to make substantial concessions, offering only small favors while simultaneously maintaining military pressure. This combined approach has provoked a strong response from the Philippines, with very poor results. Here are just two examples.