Can the Philippines balance relations with China and the US in the South China Sea?

Published: 08 May 2023
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As tensions continue to escalate in the South China Sea, the Philippines finds itself in a delicate balancing act between two major world powers: China and the United States. In recent news, the country welcomed a high-ranking Chinese envoy, while also conducting its largest-ever joint military exercise with the US. As the Philippines navigates this challenging situation, the question on everyone's mind is how long they can maintain this precarious balancing act?

Guests:

Einar Tangen
Political and Economic Affairs Commentator

Jay Batongbacal
Former Philippines Government Legal Adviser on Maritime Issues

Robert Manning
Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center

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