Title:

 Manila elite split over Duterte's China policy

Author:

Richard Heydarian

Source:

Nikkei Asian Review

Date:

June 5, 2018

Description:

One of the most puzzling aspects of Rodrigo Duterte's presidency is his foreign policy, particularly toward China. If one were to believe his mind-boggling rhetoric, the Philippines has seemingly transformed from a century-old U.S. ally into China's new best friend.