Duterte revitalizes PH-China economic, security ties 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Genalyn KabilingBEIJING – President Duterte has wrapped up his four-day visit to China after revitalizing the Philippines’ economic and security relations with the Asian neighbor. In his visit to Beijing, Duterte joined Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders at the second Belt and Road Forum where he made a pitch for international cooperation for inclusive and sustainable development. “The Chief Executive culminated the talk with the Chinese President articulating his position that the Philippines remains China’s ally in Southeast Asia. In the same meeting, Xi offered to provide one billion yuan grant to the Philippines, donate rice and import local fruits as part of the commitment to help spur economic development to its neighbor.

Source: Manila Bulletin April 27, 2019 13:03 UTC