Chapter 4: China’s Relations with the Philippines Since Duterte: Challenges and Opportunities
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Background and IR Literature Review
Chinese assertiveness
Realism
Constructivism
Combined Bilateral Relations between China and the Philippines
Stage 1: Tensions (Aquino presidency)
Stage 2: Thawing relations (June 2016–March 2017)
Stage 3: China asserts its control over the sea (mid-March 2017–present)
Discussion and Implications
China’s quest for power
The role of the U.S.
Conclusion
References