Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to the Philippines should have left his hosts basking in the glow of reflected glory, the warmth of friendship and the satisfaction of opening up some big economic presents.
Despite Xi's visit and repeated Chinese aid pledges, ties remain uncertain amid a domestic backlash


Perhaps China's President Xi Jinping and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte don't really have too much to toast.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to the Philippines should have left his hosts basking in the glow of reflected glory, the warmth of friendship and the satisfaction of opening up some big economic presents.