China & Philippines
64 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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International
China: China is the emmitent of the aggressive actions in the South China Sea, asserting its territorial claims despite international rulings. Its actions have led to injuries and damage to Philippine vessels, increasing geopolitical tensions.
Philippines: The Philippines is directly affected by the actions of China — China Coast Guard vessels, with its fishermen injured and fishing boats damaged in its exclusive economic zone. This event escalates tensions between the Philippines and China.
Dec 13, 2025 · 6 articles
International
China: China claims nearly the entire South China Sea and views the Philippines' actions in the Spratly Islands as a violation of international law, threatening unspecified measures.
Philippines: The Philippines is actively asserting its sovereignty in the South China Sea by establishing a new coast guard command center and planning to rename island features in the Spratly Islands.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: China is the primary global supplier of solar panels, and its exports to the Philippines have significantly increased, even as its overall panel shipments fell due to a tax rebate removal.
Philippines: The Philippines has become the world's largest spender on solar panels since the Iran war, driven by soaring electricity prices and a weakening currency. This shift is expected to significantly increase its distributed solar capacity and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Apr 20, 2026 · 20 articles
International
China: China imposed new export controls on Japanese entities, escalating tensions and asserting its stance against Japan's perceived remilitarization. This action could lead to further economic and diplomatic repercussions for China.
Philippines: The Philippines is mentioned in the context of discussing maritime boundaries with Japan in waters that China views as its own, contributing to regional tensions.
Jun 28, 2026 · 37 articles
International
China: China test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, raising regional concerns and occurring on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty to counter Chinese influence.
Philippines: The Philippine Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a politically volatile event amidst her feud with President Bongbong Marcos
Jul 01, 2026 · 23 articles
International
China: China's factory activity expanded due to stockpiling, but it is also a source of global trade imbalances and faces pressure from G7 nations regarding its industrial policies.
Philippines: The Philippines' central bank has raised interest rates in response to the Iran war, reflecting global efforts to combat inflation stemming from the conflict.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Business
China: China was a top destination for US soybean exports and is expected to honor commitments to buy US soybeans, impacting export demand and prices.
Philippines: The Philippines was the recipient of a private export sale of soybean meal from the US, contributing to export demand.
May 26, 2026 · 20 articles
International
China: El Nino is likely to be neutral for China, meaning no significant positive or negative impact is currently anticipated.
Philippines: The Philippines is highly vulnerable to El Ni
's impact on rice production, facing potential reductions in output and increased water stress, which could exacerbate inflation and political tensions.
May 08, 2026 · 304 articles
International
China: China is mentioned as an alternative supplier for petrochemical products, helping to stabilize prices in some regions.
Philippines: Manufacturers in the Philippines have absorbed some additional costs for plastics, squeezing their profits to avoid being swamped by imports.
Jun 28, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
China: China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea are a point of geopolitical contrast between the Marcos and Duterte administrations, with Sara Duterte criticized for not condemning China.
Philippines: The political instability caused by the impeachment trial and the feud between the Marcos and Duterte dynasties could affect the Philippines' institutional confidence and political landscape.
Apr 20, 2026 · 34 articles
Business
China: Mainland China was one of the markets surveyed for the APAC 2026 Believability Index.
Philippines: The Philippines was one of the markets surveyed for the APAC 2026 Believability Index, with consumers there relying heavily on peer-to-peer 'lived experience' for credibility.
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippines denied ramming a Chinese vessel, stating its ship was damaged by Chinese water cannons. It filed a diplomatic protest against China's nature reserve designation and received support from several countries.
Sep 16, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Philippines: The Philippines reported 10 deaths, including seven fishermen, five missing, and nearly 700,000 people affected, with 25,000 displaced, by Typhoon Ragasa.
Sep 24, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Philippines: The Philippine Embassy in Israel confirmed the death of a Filipino national in a missile attack in Tel Aviv.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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