President Trump says he reached a trade agreement with the Philippines following a White House visit by its president. The U.S., the Philippines and other Asian allies are increasing their cooperation to counter China,

The Philippine president has doubled down on having close relations with the US during his term, which has caused some tensions with Beijing.

US President Donald Trump said he would not mind if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “gets along with China” if it would be an avenue to “make the Philippines great again.”

The country has been gradually expanding military cooperation with the U.S., Japan, and Beijing-claimed Taiwan.

Despite proclaiming a “one China” policy, Manila has been moving toward greater economic and security cooperation with Taipei.

China’s Education Ministry has issued a safety warning for Chinese students in the Philippines, following what it describes as a series of criminal incidents targeting Chinese nationals.

China's Education Ministry has warned Chinese students about safety concerns in the Philippines, citing unspecified criminal incidents. Relations between the two nations remain strained due to maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

Manila's foreign minister said relations with Beijing are more than just their differences over the South China Sea, which sees the passage of about $3 trillion worth of ship-borne goods annually ...