Analysts say the Philippines’ approach of ‘assertive transparency’ may be wearing thin at home and in the region
The clash was the latest in a series of incidents that reflect a broader, years-long tug of war between Beijing and Manila as both seek to control the narrative in the South China Sea.
But while Beijing seeks to shape the talking points around the infringement of its sovereignty and regional peaceful cooperation, Manila is employing a publicity strategy that frames China as a coercive aggressor.
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