ICYMI: President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese president Xi Jingping had a phone conversation on Thursday night, on the eve of the Philippine Independence Day celebrations, the Chinese Embassy in the country said. ArawNgKalayaan
The ties of the two countries, both celebrated its 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations, was also a topic during the phone call. According to the Chinese Embassy, Duterte lauded the Chinese government for its strong leadership, which supposedly led to the control of the pandemic.
The pandemic, which originated in China’s Wuhan City, has already infected 7.373 million people worldwide, with 416,511 dying from it. At least 3.448 million on the other hand have recovered.“Duterte said that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China, which is an important milestone in the relations between the two countries,” the embassy said.
Duterte, who is currently in Davao, is expected to miss the traditional Independence Day rites at the monument of national hero Jose Rizal in Luneta. Instead, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea would represent him. Ties between China and the Philippines have grown strong in recent years especially under Duterte’s presidency, after he adopted an independent foreign policy. Prior to Duterte’s term, Manila engaged in a legal battle with Beijing over the latter’s intrusion in disputed areas of the West Philippine Sea.
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