Tag: Duterte China trip

President Duterte leaves for China

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte left for his trip to China on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The President left Manila for what would be his fifth visit to the Asian giant around 7 p.m. The Palace has said the President would raise the 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line during the trip, when he is expected to meet with China President Xi Jinping. The nine-dash line delineates China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea, […]

President Duterte China trip scheduled from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to visit China from Aug. 28 to Sept. 2. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo revealed the dates in a press conference on Tuesday, Aug. 20. President Duterte has said he would raise the arbitral ruling that invalidated the nine-dash line demarcating China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea in a meeting with China President Xi Jinping. He said he would also raise the planned joint exploration of natural resources […]

President Duterte confirms he will go to China to raise S. China Sea dispute

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed on Tuesday, Aug. 6, that he would go to China to raise the South China Sea dispute. The President made the confirmation before the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. in Malacañang. “Yung arbitral ruling pag-usapan natin ‘yan. That’s why I’m going to China. I’m not going to tell you the agenda. I’m going to China to talk,” Duterte said. He said  would also watch the FIBA […]

Palace: Duterte trip to China “highly successful”

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, April 28, described as ”highly successful” President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to China, where he attended the second Belt and Road forum. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President witnessed the signing of 19 business deals, which included those related to internet connectivity and agriculture, worth US$12.165 billion all in all. He said these would generate over 21000 jobs for Filipinos. At the Leaders’ Roundtable Sessions held at […]