I was smiling when I saw Duterte’s solemn and intimate conversation with Wang Yi, China’s current foreign minister. Wang warmly welcomed Duterte at the airport. I asked: “Mayor, for me, one of the most important moments in Philippine diplomatic history was that moment when Wang Yi and you had that intimate moment the moment you arrived in Beijing. Wang Yi was telling you something during that time. I don’t know if you can divulge it, but what did Wang Yi tell you?”While I was asking this, Duterte rested his face on his fist, listening intently.

Source: Manila Times October 23, 2017 16:07 UTC