Philippines’ New Leader Has a Chance to Adjust South China Sea Policies

China believes that the South China Sea issue has badly influenced the bilateral relationship, but despite Rodrigo Duterte’s inexperience in foreign affairs, Beijing looks forward to practical approaches of the new administration of the Philippines to appropriately address the problems and disputes. The country should also keep in mind the importance of the regional peace and stability, and reshape its perception of China.

Su Xiaohui, Deputy Director of Int'l & Strategic Studies, CIIS via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1NGoTx2