Title:

 THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF PHILIPPINES-CHINA RELATIONS: Current Situation and Prospects

Author:

Bobby M. Tuazon

Source:

CENPEG.org

Date:

April 18, 2014

Description:

Formal diplomatic and trade relations were established between the Philippines and China in 1975. For 39 years since then, relations between the two countries were marked by healthy trade relations as well as economic development cooperation which was particularly in favor of the Philippines. With China’s policy of “opening up” and economic modernization, such relations assumed great importance with 2005 being declared as the “Golden Year” of continuing ties between the two countries.