Escalating Tensions: The Risky Balancing Act of Philippines' US-China Relations

A Chinese maritime expert has warned that the Philippines' "unprecedented" security cooperation with the US risks not only its ties with China but also its own interests. The expert cautioned that if the US-Philippine alliance infringes on China's core interests, such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, it could undermine the peace and stability of the region and the Philippines' own interests. The expert also suggested setting aside the ruling from The Hague tribunal and resuming the hotline between the coastguards of both countries to manage disputes effectively.