China's envoy to the Philippines on Monday heaped praises on Manila for its key role in strengthening Beijing's ties with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean).
'The progress of China-Asean relations and fruitful cooperation could not have been achieved without the joint efforts of Asean-member states, among which the Philippines has worked closely with China and other parties and play a constructive role in advancing the relations between China and Asean,' Ambassador Huang Xilian said during a forum organized by The Manila Times.
RCEP TALKS (Clockwise from upper left) Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary General Ruben Pascual, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry President Dr. Henry Lim Bon Liong, The Manila Times columnist Ben Kritz and Times President and CEO Dante ‘Klink’ Ang 2nd discuss during the Times forum, ‘China-Asean relations: Realizing the RCEP’s potential’, held online on Sept. 15, 2021. SCREENGRAB FROM FACEBOOK LIVE
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