Chinese ambassador upbeat on warming China-PH relationsThe “friendly interactions” between China and the Philippines which started as soon as President Duterte assumed office is showing positive results. For years, relations between Manila and Beijing have soured due to overlapping claims over territories in the South China Sea. According to the Chinese ambassador, it is normal for two independent nations to have different views and positions on certain issues. “What matters most is that we seek and expand common interests by fostering and strengthening friendship and cooperation,” said Zhao. “We quite understand that your President is concerned about the well-being of your fishermen and our fishermen also suffered from this kind of tension,” he added.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 28, 2016 16:07 UTC