Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian on Monday called on the Philippines to continue the “important consensus” between President Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping of setting aside the maritime disputes in the South China
Sea as he criticized “some superpower” for stirring up rivalry and geopolitical tensions in the region.Huang made this call in his remarks during the webinar organized by the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies and Center for Philippine Studies of Jinan University.
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, he said both countries have spared no efforts to support and assist each other, nurturing a closer partnership in the same year the China and Philippines are celebrating the 45th year of the establishment of its diplomatic relations. In addition, he said Beijing and Manila should “not allow external powers to roil the waters in the South China Sea,” nor waver their commitment in pursuit of independent foreign policy and China-Philippines friendly relations.
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