Rodrigo Duterte has pursued a policy of restraint toward China concerning the Philippines.

The entities involved

• Rodrigo Duterte →

  President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022

  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) is prosecuting former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. His son, Paolo Duterte, is involved, with the case centered in The Hague, Netherlands.15:08
  • Rodrigo Duterte faces murder charges related to the war on drugs.Thu 18:03
• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

  • DoubleDragon Corp., a property business of Tony Tan Caktiong, is expanding its portfolio and aiming to be a major dollar earner for the Philippine economy.19:15
  • Local production decline drives increased imports of rice in the Philippines.18:20

Related events

• The Duterte administration is perceived as pro-China, leading to concerns that Beijing may exploit political divisions in the Philippines.Oct 18
• The new administration in the Philippines is continuing the political legacies of Rodrigo Duterte.Sun 20:21
• Philippines defends its sovereign rights against claims made by Beijing.Jul 27
• Sanae Takaichi hosted a De La Salle University professor in the Philippines to leverage capabilities against China.Oct 20
• Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro faced Chinese sanctions while strengthening US defense ties and criticizing Beijing's military buildup.11:45