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CORRECTED: Rift between China and the Philippines over South China Sea deepens
Under Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the relationship between Manila and Beijing has soured. Manila is now turning back to the United States for support in its maritime disputes against China. This timeline shows the key events that have escalated tensions in the Philippines-China relationship since 2023: Marcos will visit Beijing for three days, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and agree to establish direct communication between their foreign ministers on the South China Sea. FEB 2, 2014 - Under the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, the Philippines allows the United States to access four additional military bases. FEB