Despite China’s optimism of a “fresh start” with the government of presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines should continue challenging Beijing’s expansionism in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) while at the same time commit to a “development diplomacy” with the Asian power.

The ADR Institute for international Studies (ADRi) and Washington-based partner Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said these issues are among several major policy decisions that the next President must address.

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