The Promotion of Philippines-Australia Relations since Marcos Jr.Took Office and Its Implications
Relations between the Philippines and Australia have long been plain,but have warmed rapidly since Marcos Jr.became the president of the Philippines.The promotion of relations between the two countries is mainly marked by the establishment of a strategic partnership.At present,relations between the two countires have become more geo-strategic,their economic and trade ties have been significantly enhanced,Australia's development assistance to the Philippines has increased,and their people-to-people exchanges have become stronger.The US'propelling,the two countries'shared perception of challenges and threats,and their mutual economic and geostrategic needs have contributed to the significant promotion in their relations.In the future,the relations between the two countries may improve steadily and maintain a balance tilted slightly toward the US in the context of Sino-US rivalry.The promotion of relations between the two countries will inevitably bring challenges to China's security,and threaten the stability of ASEAN and the South China Sea.China should make corresponding responses.