In 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a dramatic shift in the nation’s foreign policy. He pivoted towards China in the hope of receiving billions of dollars in pledged Chinese investment. Four years on, only a fraction of China’s promised investments has materialised. And today, President Duterte's brazen pro-China stance has triggered a backlash in the country. Many feel that the country has not gained much from its pro-China policy. For example, it lost Scarborough Shoal to China even though the international tribunal in Hague has invalidated Beijing’s claim over the entire South China Sea. Filipino fishermen plying their trade in the shoal are also being harassed by China’s coast guards, fueling discontent about Mr Duterte’s pro-China policy. Has Mr Duterte made a mistake in its pro-China policy? Will he succumb to domestic criticism and recalibrate his pivot to China policy 4 years on? For more great INSIGHT into the top issues affecting Asia: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkMf14VQEvTaHr6oTqYbWqKOsmcveuhca ========================== ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ========================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsiderInvestigates #InsightCNA #Philippines #Duterte For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://ift.tt/2C3sZiR Facebook: https://ift.tt/2PPEuNA Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
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