A Tense Truce: Why Beijing Manila Diplomacy Matters More Than Ever The recent meeting between top diplomats from Beijing and Manila has sparked a mix of emotions, from cautious optimism to outright skepticism.
The talks, which marked the first formal engagement since Foreign Minister Wang Yi's Philippine counterpart Maria Theresa Lazaro took office last year, have raised hopes for improved relations.
However, beneath the surface lies a complex web of tensions that threaten to upend any progress.