Abstract
The Philippines and China have a long-standing relationship in history. Through many ups and downs, this relationship continues to grow and achieve important achievements. The year 2010 marked the rise of China when it surpassed Japan to become the second economy in the world, after the US. This has attracted more attention from countries in the region, seeking opportunities from China to develop. Moreover, in order to realize the strategic ambition of a great power in the 21st century, China must set strong goals, in which the economy is the driving force for all its development activities. And the Philippines, a neighboring country with many features that align with the interests China is seeking politically, economically and diplomatically, has become an important place in China's rise. In this article, the author focuses on clarifying the current situation of Philippines-China relations in the period 2010-2021 in the fields of diplomacy - politics, economy, security and defense, and on a number of other fields such as culture, Education and Tourism. Besides, the author also analyzes and offers some prospects for cooperation between the two countries in the coming time.
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