China\'s Xi Woos Philippines as Rivalry With U.S. in Asia Deepens

China’s Xi Woos Philippines as Rivalry With U.S. in Asia Deepens

Chinese president pledges greater aid and investment, and signs many agreements, but Filipino opposition to Beijing’s ambitions grows

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MANILA, Philippines—President Xi Jinping paid the first visit by a Chinese leader to the Philippines in 13 years on Tuesday, promising investment and cooperation to a key U.S. ally fresh after clashing with Washington at a summit of world leaders over competing visions for trade, security and investment.

Mr. Xi pledged greater aid and investment and signed dozens of agreements partially aimed at unblocking billions of dollars for infrastructure projects backed by President Rodrigo Duterte, who has steered the U.S. treaty ally...