Why Manila must keep talking to Beijing

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Originally published byPhilippine Daily Inquirer

There is a recent argument portraying Philippine-China energy cooperation in the South China Sea as a chimera, an illusion doomed by sovereignty disputes, legal complexities, and domestic political sensitivities. This skepticism is valid and truly understandable. The 2016 arbitral ruling, Manila’s constitutional constraints, and Beijing’s assertive maritime posture are complicating the prospects for joint development […]...

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