Tag: Xi state visit

Xi extends “heartfelt thanks” to Duterte following historic two-day state visit

(Eagle News)–Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his “heartfelt thanks” to President Rodrigo Duterte following his historic two-day state visit to the country. “Upon the conclusion of my successful state visit to the Republic of the Philippines, I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to you, Mr. President, and the Government and people of the Philippines for your friendship and warm hospitality,” Xi said in a letter dated Thursday, Nov. 22. According to Xi, who wrote […]

Ejercito expresses hope Duterte, Xi will talk about S. China Sea

(Eagle News)–Senator JV Ejercito expressed hope President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping would talk about the South China Sea and other relevant topics. “Yung freedom of navigation because that causes instability, that would affect also our business climate. Tayo ang pinakaapektado eh gaya yung area na tipoing kini-claim yun kinukuha ng China,” Ejercito said. He said there was also a need to clarify  “kung sana kasing friendly ng Japan yung kanilang overseas development […]