
The recently concluded ASEAN meeting in Manila, Philippines can be called as a successful meeting. President Rodrigo Duterte was able to pull off the yearlong chairmanship and hosting. Now that the meeting is over, all eyes are now set to the Philippines and China’s relationship.


New Law?


I think that was a priority of the President because unless it becomes legally binding, we will not achieve the kind of predictability that all the countries want in order to achieve peace and stability in the region.
No More Force


After the Marawi Crisis, President Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping met, and President Duterte thanked him for China’s aid against the terrorists by donating firearms to the Philippine army.
First of all, let me thank you for your crucial help in our fight in Marawi a few weeks ago. We badly needed help, and it was China who first came to our aid,” Duterte told Xi during their bilateral meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam. For that, we are very, very thankful to you. As you say, we value your friendship more than anything else. And I said I gave you my word that we can be your true friends.


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