Marcos, Qin meet to 'iron things out'

by Catherine S. Valente - Javier Joe Ismael - Agence France-Presse

Apr 23, 2023 12:51 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang to 'iron things out' amid tension with China over its growing assertiveness in the region.

In a statement after his meeting with Qin in Malacañang, Marcos noted that 'some of the pronouncements that have been made recently by our two countries and many other countries might be misinterpreted.'

AT ARMS’ LENGTH President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Saturday, April 22, 2023. PPA POOL PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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