The South China Sea dispute has always been a negative factor in the development of China-Philippines relations. Although the China-Philippines relations have continued to improve, there is still outright anxiety and concern about the possible regional uncertainties stemming from rise of China. The degree of wariness toward this major power increased as the tension on South China Sea heightened. How has the South China Sea dispute affected the Philippines' ties with China, and can their bilateral relations move beyond the South China Sea dispute?