Despite South China Sea Clashes, Chinese and Filipino Police Boost Cooperation The recent visit by Wang Xizhang, executive director general of Fujian's Public Security Department, to the Philippines may have raised eyebrows given the ongoing tensions between their countries over the disputed South China Sea.
The meeting appears to be a genuine effort at boosting cooperation between Chinese and Filipino police forces, with a focus on sharing intelligence to tackle cross border crime.
The South China Sea remains one of the most contentious issues in the region, with the Philippines pursuing arbitration against China's claims while China continues to assert its dominance through military build up and land reclamation efforts.