MANILA, Philippines — Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said the restoration of Philippine-China relations could serve the common aspirations of Chinese and Filipino peoples, as well as contribute to regional peace.
In his speech during the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army on Friday, Ambassador Huang said: 'Let us remember the common aspirations of our two peoples, work together to restore China-Philippine relations, and contribute to regional peace and prosperity.
However, relations deteriorated due to territorial disputes in the South China Sea, particularly since the 2012 Scarborough Shoal standoff.In 2013, the Philippine government under President Benigno Aquino 3rd 2013 filed an arbitration case at The Hague against China over China's expansive maritime claims.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s current policy aims to distance relations between the Philippines and China in favor of the country's relationship with the United States.
Ties Can Serve Shared Goals Regional Peace'
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