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Economic Preparation of the Environment: Selective Empirical Analysis of Chinese Investment in the Philippines - Role of Communist Party State Owned Enterprises and Possible Control of South China Sea

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Over the past decade, the People's Republic of China has increasingly used its economic might as a means of influence to pursue grand strategic objectives that some scholars believe are aimed at countering U.S. presence and influence in the Asia-Pacific region. This thesis examines two aspects of Chinese economic strategy, foreign direct investment and development aid, in the context of the Philippines, which represents the primary U.S. foothold in the region. Using geospatial, link, and social network analysis techniques to examine a data set of Chinese investments in the Philippines from 2006 to 2016, this thesis attempts to answer the following question: What evidence does China's investment in the Philippines contribute to the understanding of China's grand strategic objectives? We find that these Chinese investments support and expand China's ability to monitor and control South China Sea access points, and provide interpersonal channels for Chinese influence over Philippine decision-making through the cultivation of allies within the economic arena. We recommend that U.S. diplomatic and defense officials view these and other Chinese international investments as a type of economic preparation of the environment designed to establish access/forward presence and build strategic relationships for future military and/or diplomatic exploitation. I. INTRODUCTION AND LITERATURE REVIEW * A. IMPORTANCE * 1. Research Question * 2. The Way Ahead * B. LITERATURE REVIEW * 1. Chinese Grand Strategy * 2. Implementation of Grand Strategy: The Economic Dimension * 3. Capital Flows and Sino-Philippine Relations * II. METHODOLOGY AND DATA * A. CHINA'S STRATEGIC APPROACH TO THE PHILIPPINES * B. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHINESE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT * C. CHINESE INVESTMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES 2006-2016 * D. GEOSPATIAL PATTERNS OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES * E. RELATIONAL ANALYSIS OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES * F. DATA SOURCES AND COLLECTION * G. DATA STRUCTURE * III. CHINESE STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO THE PHILIPPINES * A. CHINA'S STRATEGY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA * B. CHINESE STRATEGY IN THE PHILIPPINES * C. SINO-PHILIPPINE CONFRONTATION DURING THE AQUINO ADMINISTRATION * D. SINO-PHILIPPINE COOPERATION DURING THE ARROYO AND DUTERTE ADMINISTRATIONS * IV. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHINESE CAPITAL FLOWS * A. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND STATE GUIDANCE * 1. State Guidance * 2. Preferential Treatment * 3. Central Approvals Process * 4. Foreign Aid * B. THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY AND STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES * 1. Parallel CCP Structure * 2. CCP Appointment * 3. CCP Advancement * 4. SOE Leadership and Foreign Policy * V. EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF CHINESE INVESTMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES * A. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS * B. DIRECT INVESTMENT: MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS * C. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROVISION * D. CHINESE COMMERCIAL ACTORS: STATE OWNED OR PRIVATE * E. CHINESE INVESTMENT AND PHILIPPINE DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES * F. CANCELLED INVESTMENTS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS * VI. CHINESE INVESTMENTS, GEOPOLITICAL ADVANTAGES, AND CHANNELS FOR INFLUENCE * A. GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS * B. RELATIONAL ANALYSIS * VII. CONCLUSION, IMPLICATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS * A. IMPLICATIONS AND DISCUSSION * B. RECOMMENDATIONS * C. CONCLUDING THOUGHTS

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Betty Flores March 17, 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend."
Karen Martin
Karen Martin November 13, 2024
"It was adequate. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. A fair 3 stars."
Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott December 05, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
William Collins
William Collins June 17, 2024
"Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem."
Daniel Lewis
Daniel Lewis June 22, 2024
"Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
Susan Miller
Susan Miller April 13, 2025
"Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I will undoubtedly revisit this masterpiece."
Deborah Williams
Deborah Williams May 10, 2025
"Not entirely to my refined tastes. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. A fair 3 stars."
George Johnson
George Johnson March 22, 2025
"It was adequate. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes."
John Martin
John Martin August 05, 2024
"I was completely blown away. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author."
Ryan Reyes
Ryan Reyes February 11, 2025
"Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre."
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