The relationship

between China and

the Philippines
in terms of economic, political, and social factors
Economically
-China has a very high level of territorial, trade, and
economic relations with the Philippines.
-China continues to be an important source of tourists for
the Philippines.
PH, CHINA SIGN TOURISM
COOPERATION AGREEMENT
● This program will generate massive employment
opportunities and investments across all sectors of
tourism throughout the Philippines.
● Adding direct flights to key and emerging destinations,
and joint promotional activities.
 Tourism
2019- 1.73 million Chinese tourists arrived in the Philippines,
spending over USD2.33 billion.
2023- 75,000 Chinese tourists from January to mid-May this year.
Trade
China is one of the Philippines' largest trading partners.
Philippine exports to China (Trading Economics)
Philippine imports from China (Trading Economics)
Investment
● China has become a significant source of
foreign direct investment (FDI) in the
Philippines.
● The Philippines and China bilateral trade
reached close to US$82.05 billion in 2021 and
has grown at an average of 17 percent over the
past five years.
Infrastructure
● Binondo-Intramuros Bridge- part of a US$96
million Chinese grant agreed upon during
Duterte’s visit to China in 2017.
● Bucana Bridge- US$56 million
● Davao Coastal Road-US$610 million
● Mindanao Railway – US$1.48 billion
● Makati Subway-US$1.21-billion
● PNR South-Long Haul Project- US$2.8 billion
Telecommunications
● Dito- US$5.4 billion.
● Smart Phones
● Philippines 5g
Financial services
● Financial venture Globe Telecom (value:
US$60 million)
● Voyager (PLDT)
● PayMaya and neobank Maya Bank
Politically
● Philippines-China relations have lately been dominated by
the territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea, Bilateral
ties took a downturn when the Philippine government filed
an arbitration case against China under the United
National Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in
January 2013 challenging the legality of China’s nine-dash
line claim over the contested waters.
Socially
● Philippines-China Relations Under A BBM
Presidency
- In retrospect, Philippines
-China relations under a Marcos presidency will
be more vibrant and rock-solid.
- The Chinese president hopes that the Philippines
will continue to pursue an independent foreign
policy. -
Socially
● Marcos hopes that the relations between China
and the Philippines will shift to a higher gear and
lead to more fruitful and meaningful outcomes for
the two countries under his administration.
Socially
● - The Philippines president-elect also said that Xi
assured him that China supports his stance on
having an independent foreign policy and
acknowledged the role his father, the late
president Ferdinand Marcos, played in the
opening of diplomatic relations between their two
countries.
 THE IMPACT OF CHINESE
CULTURE ON
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE
SOCIETY
The trade with China was the beginning of a major
influence and contribution within the Filipino culture.

One major influence that the Chinese contributed within the

culture was culinary arts.

The Filipino language incorporates around 1,500 Chinese words,

reflecting linguistic influence.

Buddhism is practiced by 0.04% of the Philippine population,

primarily within the Japanese-Filipino community.
Some culinary techniques that the Filipinos were taught include
sauted dishes, rice cakes and noodle dishes (like Pancit).

The Chinese influence on Philippine culture is seen in how the

under nuclear family lives in lose proximity to each other, even if
the children are adults and have families of their own.

Chinese pottery, ceramics, and metal vessels have left a lasting

mark on Filipino art and culture, showcasing the historical
presence of Chinese influence.
 THE IMPACT OF
CHINESE CULTURE
ON 19TH CENTURY
PHILIPPINES
Chinese mestizos played a significant role in forming
the middle class, in the agitation for reforms, in the
1898 revolution and the formation of what is now
known as the Filipino nationality.