Xi’s visit: He came, he saw, he found PH amnesia on arbitral rulingBy YEN MAKABENTAFirst wordON Thursday, international media lapped up US President Donald Trump’s hint that he might visit Afghanistan, the scene of one of America’s longest wars. By design, the state visit was stripped of pomp and laden with piety. Upon arrival in Manila, President Xi issued a prepared statement. As friendly neighbors across the sea, China and the Philippines enjoy geographical proximity and a strong bond that links our peoples and cultures. They also contend that the South China Sea issues should be settled first before we move forward into a strategic partnership.

Source: Manila Times November 23, 2018 16:30 UTC