President Rodrigo Duterte (second from left) holds a bilateral meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping (second from right) late Thursday
in Beijing. The President had said he will discuss sensitive matters such as the ruling of an arbitral tribunal against China and the incursion of Chinese vessels. Philippine Ambassador to
China Jose Santiago Sta. Romana said Duterte visited China to exchange views and to understand where the differences lie. CONTRIBUTE PHOTO
in Beijing. The President had said he will discuss sensitive matters such as the ruling of an arbitral tribunal against China and the incursion of Chinese vessels. Philippine Ambassador to
China Jose Santiago Sta. Romana said Duterte visited China to exchange views and to understand where the differences lie. CONTRIBUTE PHOTO