At 51, Philippines-China relationship needs stability and amity
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-02 02:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Asia, China, Asia Pacific
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JUNE 9, 2026 marks the 51st anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China. Since 1975, the two nations shared interesting moments of cooperation and confrontation. The milestone is a reminder that stabilizing this fragile relationship is one of the Philippines’ most urgent foreign policy challenges.
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