Marcos’ assertions regarding the development of a new code of conduct will not only fail to garner support from neighbouring countries but will also erode any tenuous trust that may have been forged between the Philippines and China during the brief discussions conducted between Marcos and Xi at the APEC Summit in November 2023.... View More

It is too early to say if China-Philippine relations will improve as a result of the Wang-Manalo phone call. Factors including factionalism within Marcos Jnr’s cabinet and the role of the US could affect the Philippines’ China policy, putting relations on an uncertain trajectory. Hopefully, both sides can minimise internal and external interferences, and expedite the normalisation process.... View More

U.S. involvement at Ren’ai Reef would escalate tensions in the South China Sea and undermine fragile U.S.-China relations. Tensions will only ease if U.S.-China relations substantially improve. Therefore, the top priority for both powers should be to continue their engagement with regard to mitigating confrontation. Both sides should maintain self-restraint even during maritime crises, carefully utilizing deterrence power and consolidating non-conflict measures.... View More

the Indian government has been involved in an extra-judicial killing of the Kashmiri and Sikh leaders in the Indian illegally occupied Kashmir and the Indian Punjab.... View More

It is concluded in light of the aforementioned that the Marcos government should not encourage Philippine civil society to engage in SCS disputes to avoid escalation and deterioration of the Philippine-China relationship.... View More

Although geopolitical rivalries continue, for the first time in great power politics, a significant portion of capital is being allocated to infrastructure and connectivity. China has triggered a global race to build infrastructure across the world.... View More

China is more a victim than a beneficiary of the current ethnic conflicts in northern Myanmar. China desires a ceasefire agreement between the junta and the ethnic armed groups, as well as peace and stability in the border region.... View More

The summit underlines both regions’ growing recognition of each other and a symbolic step toward a more multilateral world. Unlike other regional initiatives such as the Quad and the U.S. “Indo-Pacific” strategy.... View More

Indonesia would maintain a delicate balance between the two great powers and avoid being caught in the China-U.S. tension due to its high strategic autonomy.... View More

China-Afghanistan relationships have always been driven by the security concerns of China and are now shifting towards her gigantic economic projects meant for ensuring regional connectivity and transforming Afghanistan and the region to economic hub.... View More