Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte latest visit to Japan, his third in less than three years, highlights the recent deepening of a long-standing strategic partnership.
Beijing's expansionism has pushed Duterte closer into Japan's embrace


Duterte shakes hands with Abe on May 31: the ties are personal as well as political. © Reuters
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte latest visit to Japan, his third in less than three years, highlights the recent deepening of a long-standing strategic partnership.