To get some analysis, we are joined by Jia Xiudong, a senior research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1. Rodrigo Duterte has chosen China for his first state visit outside Southeast Asia. What's the significance?

Q2. As we mentioned just now, it seems that the Philippines is trying to build new alliances, or at least relationships, in particular with Russia and China. Why is the Philippines pursuing this strategy?