Why the Philippine election could be a win for China

With the election just days away, analysts say its outcome could shift the balance of power in Asia.

While Duterte later clarified that he was not planning to sever ties with the United States -- a treaty ally and longstanding diplomatic partner -- he continued to threaten to downgrade the relationship while pivoting to China, despite a simmering territorial dispute with Beijing.

Now, with the election to decide Duterte's successor days away, analysts say there is an opportunity for a reset of the Philippines' relationships with both major powers -- and its outcome could shift the balance of power in Asia.