Thursday, January 5, 2023

Philippine President Marcos Jr. And Chinese President Xi Jinpin Agree on Measures To Manage Maritime Disputes

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife arrive in Beijing, China, January 3, 2022. Credit: Facebook/Bongbong Marcos 

The Diplomat: Philippines, China Agree on Measures to Manage Maritime Disputes 

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Xi Jinping agreed to restart joint oil and gas exploration and set up a direct channel of communication on South China Sea issues. 

China is ready to manage its maritime issues with the Philippines “cordially,” China President Xi Jinping reportedly said yesterday, after meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Beijing. 

Citing Chinese state media, Reuters reported today that Xi also told Marcos that China is willing to resume negotiations over the joint exploration of oil and gas resources in non-disputed areas of the South China Sea, cooperate with the Philippines on solar and wind energy, and increase imports of Philippine fishery products.  

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WNU Editor: This summit is producing some surprising results. For example. I did not expect both sides to come to an agreement where they will work together on joint oil and gas exploration projects in the South China Sea. 

But like everything else when it comes to China. What they say and what they do can sometimes be two different things. 

Philippine President Marcos Jr. And Chinese President Xi Jinpin Agree on Measures To Manage Maritime Disputes  

China, Philippines agree to handle disputes 'peacefully', boost cooperation -- Reuters  

China-Philippines deals include new channels to resolve maritime disputes -- SCMP  

Red carpet welcome for Marcos and a slew of pacts struck in China -- Straits Times  

China, Philippines vow further cooperation for new chapter in bilateral relations -- CGTN

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

And it could be using the Merkel strategy, however unwise

Anonymous said...

Ring the Merkel, the dog salivates.

What a transparent troll.