Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila resulted in an accord that moved the nations towards greater cooperation in oil and gas development. Photo: Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila resulted in an accord that moved the nations towards greater cooperation in oil and gas development. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila resulted in an accord that moved the nations towards greater cooperation in oil and gas development. Photo: Xinhua
South China Sea
China /  Diplomacy

As Beijing and Manila shake hands on South China Sea energy deal, backlash from Filipino critics begins

  • In Philippines, campaigners challenge Duterte’s assertion that Beijing’s control over disputed South China Sea is fait accompli they must accept

Topic |   South China Sea
Sarah Zheng
Sarah Zheng

Updated: 10:51pm, 21 Nov, 2018

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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila resulted in an accord that moved the nations towards greater cooperation in oil and gas development. Photo: Xinhua Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila resulted in an accord that moved the nations towards greater cooperation in oil and gas development. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte in Manila resulted in an accord that moved the nations towards greater cooperation in oil and gas development. Photo: Xinhua
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