Chinese loans to Philippines stay resilient despite maritime row
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New findings on Chinese financing in the Philippines indicate that loans have remained resilient despite the maritime dispute in the South China Sea. This challenges the assumption that Beijing reduced funding under President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr due to worsening tensions. The findings suggest that economic ties between China and the Philippines may not be as affected by political disagreements as previously thought.
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New findings challenge the assumption that Beijing reduced funding due to South China Sea tensions.
The assumption was that Beijing reduced funding due to worsening tensions in the South China Sea.
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Key findings
The assumption was that Beijing reduced funding due to worsening tensions in the South China Sea.
South China Morning Post- New findings challenge the assumption that Beijing reduced funding due to South China Sea tensions.
- Funding resilience is tied to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.
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Loaded language removedNew findings on Chinese financing in the Philippines are challenging the assumption that Beijing reduced its funding under President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr because of worsening tensions in the South China Sea.
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The assumption was that Beijing reduced funding due to worsening tensions in the South China Sea.
South China Morning PostNew findings on Chinese financing in the Philippines challenge the assumption that Beijing reduced its funding under President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.
South China Morning Post