Ferdinand Marcos, who won the presidential election in the Philippines, talked with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the phone on the 18th, saying that "under the new administration, we will further raise the gear of relations with China" and emphasize relations with China. I emphasized the attitude of doing.
Marcos, who won the Philippine presidential election voted on the 9th of this month, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 18th before the inauguration of the new administration next month.
According to the announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Mr. Xi said, "China has always prioritized the Philippines in diplomacy with neighboring countries, and will continue to actively support and support the development of the Philippines' economy and society. We will do so, "he said, and expressed his intention to deepen cooperation with the new administration of the Philippines.
On the other hand, according to Mr. Marcos' announcement, Mr. Marcos said, "Under the new administration, we will further raise the gear of relations with China and bring about fruitful results." I emphasized.
Marcos also agreed to continue the dialogue between the two countries, stating that "the current conflicts and difficulties should not be historically important", keeping in mind the territorial disputes of the South China Sea between the two countries. It means that it was done.
Mr. Marcos is the eldest son of the late former President Marcos, who established diplomatic relations with China in 1975, and has deepened his personal relationship with Chinese government officials etc. in the wake of the relationship his father built, on the 18th. The talks are a clearer version of the attitude toward China.