In this file photo President Rodrigo Duterte (left) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping prior to their bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 20, 2016. "We count on China as a friend and partner for peace and development," the President added. Peace and prosperity therefore must be shared and enjoyed by all," Duterte said. This is a unique achievement by any standard made possible by the collective and dedicated efforts of the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC," Duterte said. China has risen and will play an important role in global affairs for decades to come," Duterte said.

Source: Manila Times July 06, 2021 15:22 UTC