Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing mounting domestic pressure to take a tougher stand on China. Photo: AFP
‘Ball is in Beijing’s court’ on South China Sea after Rodrigo Duterte puts focus on international law
- Philippine president raised contentious 2016 tribunal ruling with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, but Xi Jinping said he would not accept it
- Observers say historically prickly issues are unlikely to get in the way of closer ties between the two nations
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is facing mounting domestic pressure to take a tougher stand on China. Photo: AFP